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FY 2014 Government Funding Bill Released

January 13, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C.– House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski, House Appropriations Ranking Member Nita Lowey, and Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Richard Shelby today announced the release of the fiscal year 2014 consolidated appropriations bill.

Lowey Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act

December 12, 2013

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, today delivered the following statement on the Bipartisan Budget Act:

“Mr. Speaker, the budget deal is a breakthrough in a difficult budget year and a dysfunctional Congress. As with any compromise, there are elements I oppose; yet, this agreement should help us do our jobs for the American people and end the shutdown standoffs.

Lowey Statement on Impacts and Costs of Government Shutdown

November 7, 2013

The government shutdown was a shameful and damaging episode that we can't afford to repeat.

Lowey statement on Rep. C.W. Bill Young

October 18, 2013

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. C.W. Bill Young (R-FL):

"I am so saddened by the passing of my friend Bill Young. For more than 40 years, he served his district strongly and effectively. In a time when political culture too often devolves into hostility and compromise is a dirty word, Bill Young was always a gentleman and consistently sought to reach across the aisle, particularly on issues related to our men and women in uniform and veterans.

Lowey Urges End to Shutdown, Default Threat

October 16, 2013

It is incredibly disappointing that Republicans have dangerously put our economy and American families at such great risk. I ask them tonight: has it been worth it?

Lowey Statement on 2014 Continuing Resolution

September 28, 2013

By refusing to advance a Continuing Resolution that can pass the Senate, the Republican majority has made the reckless and irresponsible choice to shut down the federal government.

Lowey Statement on "Pay Our Troops" Act

September 28, 2013

This bill assumes that the government will shut down. The title of the bill says as much: "Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown". It would not have been introduced if we weren't in the midst of politi

2014 Continuing Resolution Chooses Partisanship Over Progress

September 23, 2013

The 2014 continuing resolution (CR) would prioritize an ideological fight to defund the Affordable Care Act ahead of American jobs and the economy.

Lowey Statement on 2014 Continuing Resolution

September 20, 2013

On September 10th, Chairman Rogers introduced the CR and his statement noted, "This bill is free of controversial riders...and does not seek to change existing federal policies." How things have changed!

Lowey Statement on House Consideration of 2014 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act

July 30, 2013

What a difference a year makes! Last year, Chairman Latham put forward a responsible bill that invested in our nation's infrastructure and took care of the housing needs of our most vulnerable citizens. The bill we consider today, which is $7.7 billion below the FY 2013 CR level and $13.9 billion below the President's request, is a stark contrast.

Subcommittees

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (113th Congress)

Issues:Transportation, HUD