116th Congress

November 19, 2019

WASHINGTON — The House today passed, on a bipartisan 231 to 192 vote, a continuing resolution to extend federal government funding through December 20 and keep the government open after the current stopgap funding law expires this week. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration.

"I am pleased that we are keeping government open, assuring full funding for a fair and accurate Census, and ensuring a pay raise for our military," said House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey. "Even with passage of this CR, American families, businesses, and communities need the certainty of full-year funding. Only by coming together in good faith can we settle subcommittee allocations and enact responsible, full-year spending bills that invest in critical priorities."

Lowey Floor Remarks on Continuing Resolution Through December 20

November 19, 2019

"Even as we pass this CR today, American families, businesses, and communities need the certainty of full-year funding. To complete the appropriations process, we must first settle allocations with the Senate Republicans. Only by coming together in good faith can we enact responsible, full-year spending bills that invest For the People and give every American a better chance at a better life."

Lowey Statement to Rules Committee on Continuing Resolution Through December 20

November 18, 2019

"While the House did its work and passed 12 appropriations bills through committee and 10 appropriations bills off the floor, delays in the Senate mean the appropriations process is behind. With just days until current stopgap funding expires, we must pass a continuing resolution to keep government open and fund key priorities as we negotiate subcommittee allocations and then finalize individual appropriations bills."

House Democrats Introduce Continuing Resolution

November 18, 2019

“With a government shutdown deadline just days away, this continuing resolution is necessary to keep government open as we work towards completing the appropriations process,” said Chairwoman Lowey. “I am particularly proud that we are assuring full funding for a fair and accurate Census and ensuring our servicemembers receive a 3.1 percent pay raise. I look forward to passing this legislation and getting it signed into law.”

Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz Statement at Hearing on Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection’s Failures at VA

November 14, 2019

"The very office that was created to protect whistleblowers was actively retaliating against them. What is deeply concerning is that since the creation of the office, OAWP has allowed corrupt leaders who have not been concerned with the responsibility or with complying with the mission of the office. Quite simply, the first two executive directors, Peter O’Rourke and his successor Kirk Nicholas, betrayed our veterans. I want to hear what steps are being taken to ensure that such an egregious breach of trust never happens again."