Susan Collins: “This measure also includes three full year fiscal year 2026…”

“Under our legislation, all federal employees, including members of our military and Coast Guard, the Capitol Police officers, Border Patrol agents, TSA screeners, air traffic controllers, all will receive their back wages. It is significant that This measure also includes three full year fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills, including the annual Agriculture FDA bill, the Military Construction and Veterans affairs legislation. Very timely given that Veterans Day will soon be upon us. And the Legislative branch funding this three bill package, which originally passed the Senate on August 1st with overwhelming bipartisan support.” (00:53–01:13)

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