Press Releases

Quigley statement at hearing on Department of Treasury FY 2018 budget request

June 12, 2017

The vital role that the Treasury Department plays in both the domestic and global economy cannot be overstated. That’s why I was so disappointed with this year’s Treasury budget request, which slashes funding by $372 million.

Subcommittees

Financial Services and General Government (115th Congress)

McCollum statement at hearing on Department of Interior FY 2018 budget request

June 8, 2017

The proposals contained in President Trump’s budget are reckless and endanger our Nation’s natural and cultural resources. This budget guts funding for programs critical to appropriately manage public lands, it dishonors our commitment to Native Americans and rejects science.

Subcommittees

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (115th Congress)

Lowey, Wasserman Schultz statement on VA Electronic Health Records

June 5, 2017

“We are truly encouraged by Secretary Shulkin’s decision to move forward with a system that allows patient health data to reside in a single system, and brings our service members and veterans closer to uninterrupted care between the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs."

Subcommittees

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (115th Congress)

Serrano statement at hearing on FY 2018 Department of Commerce Budget Request

May 25, 2017

The President’s budget request for fiscal year 2018 includes $7.8 billion for the Department of Commerce, which is a $1.4 billion or 15 percent decrease from the 2017 enacted level. This level of funding endangers these core missions at the Department.

Subcommittees

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (115th Congress)

Lowey statement on President Trump's 2018 budget request

May 23, 2017

"Just three weeks ago, Congress passed - in overwhelming, bipartisan fashion - an omnibus appropriations bill that provided responsible funding levels for critical services and investments.

Budget & Appropriations Ranking Members Call on Congress to Raise Spending Caps

May 18, 2017

Today House Budget Committee Ranking Member John Yarmuth, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Nita Lowey, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, House Budget Committee Vice Ranking Member Pramila Jayapal, and House Appropriations Committee Vice Ranking Member Derek Kilmer joined with representatives from NDD United at a press conference calling on Congress to raise the 2018 spending caps. If no action is taken, Congress will face irresponsible and arbitrary austerity-level caps that threaten our country's economy, security, and standing as a global leader.

DeLauro statement at hearing on NIH FY 2018 budget request

May 17, 2017

The NIH is the leading biomedical research entity in the world. My colleagues on the subcommittee have often heard me say that medical research is special. A breakthrough at NIH saves not just one life, but potentially millions, over generations to come. That breakthrough can improve the life of not just a sick individual, but the lives of their loved ones, caretakers, and friends.

Subcommittees

Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (115th Congress)

Wasserman Schultz statement at hearing on Department of Veterans Affairs FY 2018 budget request

May 3, 2017

Mr. Secretary, while I am glad you are here today, it is unfortunate that we will not be able to discuss the specifics of the VA budget request. This lack of detail makes it extremely challenging for the Committee to properly do its job.

Subcommittees

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (115th Congress)

Lowey Statement on President Trump's Shutdown Threat

May 2, 2017

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Trump's tweets advocating a government shutdown:

"President Trump's statement advocating a government shutdown is reckless and irresponsible.

Lowey Statement on FY2017 Omnibus Appropriations Act

May 1, 2017

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement on the FY2017 Omnibus Appropriations Act:

"I am pleased that the House and Senate Appropriations Committees have produced an Omnibus Appropriations Act, rather than a full-year Continuing Resolution.