Today, we passed a defense policy bill that provides for our servicemembers and military families, keeps Americans safe, and supports San Diego's strategic role in the national defense. Here are some of the key priorities in the bill 
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It increases and strengthens benefits for servicemembers and military families:
Gives servicemembers a 3.1 percent pay raise
Creates a tenants’ bill of rights for military housing
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Provides $11.4 billion for military construction and family housing, including military installations in San Diego:
$185.5 million for Camp Pendleton
$37.4 million for MCAS Miramar
$165.8 million for Naval Base Coronado
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It includes our amendment to create a network of support for servicemembers so their loved ones can better understand the rigors and challenges of their service.
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It includes our amendment to allow surprise inspections of migrant detention facilities on military bases should asylum seekers awaiting processing be housed on Department of Defense property.
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And improves health care for servicemembers:
Lists San Diego as a needed focus of research about how to better co-locate DOD and VA medical facilities
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Read more about these and other investments for San Diego here
https://scottpeters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-peters-presides-over-house-defense-votes-joins-colleagues-to-pass …
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