Programs that benefit veterans and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard into defense spending bill

Committee approves Pingree requests for $75 million in spending for PNSY and directs VA to improve health care and homeless services for vets
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree used her position on the powerful House Appropriations Committee to get numerous provisions into a defense bill that will help veterans, including those seeking care in the VA, homeless female veterans, veterans who need service dogs and the families of veterans. Pingree also was able to insure that the bill contains $75 million in funding to maintain and modernize the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.