Lawson, Rutherford help secure U.S. House support for new $18.6M VA clinic in Jacksonville

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U.S. Reps. John Rutherford (FL-04) and Al Lawson (FL-05) recently issued a joint statement praising the passage of S. 114 in the U.S. House of Representatives. S. 114 is a bipartisan bill that extends funding for the Veterans Choice Program, improves VA employee hiring and retention, and authorizes long-needed leases for 28 VA medical facilities. 

Importantly, this measure authorizes $18.6 million for a replacement outpatient clinic in Jacksonville.  This future clinic would consolidate services offered at the Southpoint and University locations and expand services for veterans.

“I have been encouraged by the progress being made the at the VA; however, too many veterans face long lines and receive inadequate care.  That is why extending funding for the VA Choice Program at this time is essential to ensure that our veterans receive the care that they require and deserve,” Rutherford said.  “I also enthusiastically welcome the announcement of the authorization for a replacement outpatient clinic in Jacksonville.  This is long overdue since Northeast Florida is home to over 150,000 veterans who rely on these services.”

Lawson shared Rutherford’s excitement.

“Congress took an important step in improving the quality of health care for our nation’s veterans by passing S. 114,” Lawson said. “This legislation is extremely important to our veterans in North Florida, including Jacksonville, which has a significant veteran population. I am pleased that this bill included authorization for a replacement VA outpatient clinic for the city of Jacksonville and I look forward to continuing to work with Congressman Rutherford to guarantee that veterans have the resources they need and deserve.”
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