During consideration of the FY 2016 Defense appropriations bill, Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) successfully introduced an amendment to increase federal funding for Fisher House, an organization that provides free lodging near hospitals for military and veteran families. Delaney’s amendment was adopted by the House and included in the final bill, which passed on June 12.
It was the third consecutive year that Delaney has worked to increase support for Fisher House in the Defense bill.
Coverage from WFMD radio here:
WASHINGTON, D.C. The House has passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 2685) for fiscal year 2016. The appropriations bill included an amendment by Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) increasing funding for the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House provides free housing near hospitals for military and veterans’ families.
The Delaney amendment, which increases Fisher House funding from $5 to $10 million, passed the House by voice vote Thursday with bipartisan support. The increase is fully offset by a reduction in the Defense-wide Operation and Maintenance Account.
“None of our nation’s heroes should be alone at the hospital, separated from their families in their time of need,” said Congressman Delaney. “Fisher House provides an invaluable service, allowing military and veteran families to be together by offering free apartment-style lodging near hospitals. This is a fiscally-responsible increase that will address one of our nation’s top priorities: supporting service members, veterans and their families.”