Congressmen George Radanovich and Bill Thomas submit federal appropriation request for Phase One funding of the proposed Center.

US House Of Representatives Committee On Appropriations VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies – Member request form for fiscal year 2003

Congressman Cal Dooley signs on with letter of support for the request.

List of Committee members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on VA, HUD & Independent Agencies

Letters of Support for the 04-05 year