Press Releases

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, Secretary Perez, for joining us this morning, and for your leadership on behalf of American workers and their families.

Administrator Smith, I welcome you, again, to the helm of USAID, and I am pleased to have you here today. USAID continues to play an indispensable role in spearheading global development efforts, and I’m sure we’ll see even greater achievements under your leadership.

Given unprecedented levels of humanitarian needs around the world today, you face the unenviable task of guiding U.S. response efforts on nearly every continent.

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement on the House Republican majority’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget resolution:

“The majority’s ‘Road to Ruin’ budget would devastate good-paying jobs, end the Medicare guarantee, and increase poverty in our communities. It raids billions in Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funding to finance non-war related spending, likely making a supplemental necessary later this year to keep the United States and our allies safe.

“Good morning, Director Saldaña, and welcome to this morning’s hearing.

Secretary Lew, I join Chairwoman Granger in welcoming you here today, and I thank you for your service to our country.

The President’s 2017 budget request reflects the importance of our continued investments in international financial institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank, which offer a cost-effective way to leverage taxpayer dollars and promote our own economic and national security interests.

“Director Clancy, welcome to this morning’s hearing.

“I know the past few years have been challenging for the Secret Service, but I am very hopeful that you have now turned a corner on putting the agency back on the right track.

Thank you Mr. Chairman. I would like to join you in welcoming Chairman Wheeler and Commissioner Pai back before the subcommittee. This is the 3^rd year we have had this dynamic duo before our subcommittee, and I’m sure we will continue to have a stimulating discussion on the many issues facing the Federal Communications Commission.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you for holding this important hearing this morning on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 2017 budget request.

Welcome Ms. Enomoto. I look forward to talking to you today about the critical programs under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s purview, as well as your budget proposal for next year.

I want to start by thanking Chairman Cole. Last year, we were able to make important investments in the Labor-HHS bill together, including an increase of $160 million for SAMHSA.