Dec. 28—WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. the Rev. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., voted to pass major investments and critical policies for Georgia in the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus government funding bill. The legislation contained provisions championed by Warnock to improve health care, invest in housing, expand workf orce development opportunities, and ensure the state remains a leader in the country's national security.
Additionally, the legislation fully funds the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center. Sen. Warnock led a bipartisan campaign to ensure the center continues to play a crucial role in the military's strategic planning and readiness.
"I came to Washington to deliver for Georgia, and the annual government funding package is a major win for Georgians in every corner of the state," Warnock said in a news release. "These federal investments will expand health care access, address our housing needs, revitalize our neighborhoods, support workers and bolster our national security."
In addition to millions in robust federal investments, the omnibus government funding bill includes the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act, legislation Warnock introduced with Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, to ensure all whistleblowers are incentivized to speak out and combat corruption. The bill sets a minimum payout for whistleblowers and allows the U.S. Treasury Department to use collected fines to fund their anti-money laundering whistleblower program.
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