WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:

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House Republicans Stand Up for America's Veterans

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WASHINGTON -This week, House Republicans passed two pieces of legislation supporting America's veterans: the Veterans 2 nd amendment Protection Act - authored by Chairman Mike Bost, and the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act - authored by Rep. Tom Barrett.