JANET MELLO FRAUD AMENDMENT

On 2026-06-25, Representative John W. Rose (R-TN-6) delivered a floor speech titled "JANET MELLO FRAUD AMENDMENT" in the House.

JANET MELLO FRAUD AMENDMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4252-H4253] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] JANET MELLO FRAUD AMENDMENT (Mr. ROSE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) 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 [[Page H4253]] 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. ____________________