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Janet Mello Fraud Amendment

Floor Speech

By: John Rose
By: John Rose
Date: June 25, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. ROSE. Mr. Speaker, I have introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act addressing the massive Janet Mello fraud scandal at Fort Sam Houston and the broader pattern of abuse it has exposed.

This amendment simply requires a public, comprehensive report on how more than $100 million meant for the 4-H Military Partnership Grant program was stolen over several years. What red flags were missed? What reforms will prevent this from ever happening again?

It has already passed the House twice, most recently by a vote of 430-3, only to be stripped out by the Senate in their infinite wisdom for reasons known only to the Almighty. Meanwhile, yet another Fort Sam Houston official has been charged with stealing over $500,000 from Army family programs.

Mr. Speaker, I urge the Rules Committee to make my amendment in order for the third year.

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