Press Releases
March 13, 2013
With so many concerns about who the opposition is, who we are working with, and whether Syria will break into fragments, first and foremost what the Administration's goal is in Syria and how the Congress can help achieve it.
Issues:State, Foreign Operations
March 13, 2013
It has now been nearly five months since this catastrophic storm, yet many families are still struggling to rebuild their homes and many businesses are wondering whether theyll be able to survive the year.
Subcommittees
Issues:Homeland Security
March 6, 2013
It is unacceptable for federal departments and agencies to operate on outdated plans and spending levels enacted 15-18 months ago.
March 6, 2013
Fact sheet on Fiscal Year 2013 Continuing Resolution, Defense and Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations bills.
March 5, 2013
Through grants, groundbreaking research, and job creation, out health research and preparedness agencies play a critical role for New York and the nation.
March 5, 2013
Today, we will review the mission and programs of several of the major health agencies under the purview of this subcommittee. I hope this discussion will serve to demonstrate the irrationality of the budget policies currently being pursued by the House majority.
March 5, 2013
In many areas of science and technology, American researchers arguably remain the best in the world; however, our margin of leadership is neitheras wide nor as clear cut as it has been in the past.
Issues:Energy and Water
March 5, 2013
Sequestration cuts are real and will have a devastating impact. For example, in Georgia sequestration will affect over 37,000 jobs. In my district for just the Army 17,000 jobs will be affected.
Issues:Military Construction, VA
March 4, 2013
Governing by continuing resolution limits the ability of federal departments and agencies to respond to changing circumstances, implement laws enacted by Congress, eliminate unnecessary spending, and budget responsibly.
February 27, 2013
The sequester will force TSA to cut its frontline workforce, furlough its nearly 50,000 officers for seven work days, and initiate a hiring freeze. As a result, passenger wait times at airport security checkpoints will be longer, adding to passenger, flight, and cargo delays.
Subcommittees
Issues:Homeland Security