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Lowey Statement on Trump Rescissions Package

May 8, 2018

“The Trump-Mulvaney rescissions package is a raw deal for the American people. Cutting children’s health insurance without reinvesting in other vital health care programs will cause serious pain for American families."

Tim Ryan statement at full committee markup of FY 2019 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill

May 8, 2018

The bill before us contains $3.81 billion, excluding the $1.07 billion requested by the Senate. The agencies in the Leg Branch bill almost all receive what they requested after taking into account their funding in the FY2018 omnibus.

Subcommittees

Legislative Branch (115th Congress)

Lowey statement at full committee markup of FY 2019 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill

May 8, 2018

The FY 2018 Omnibus was an important first step in digging many agencies in our legislative branch out of the hole caused by sequestration. This bill continues on that path with a $180 million increase, though it falls $24.9 million below the revised budget request.

Subcommittees

Legislative Branch (115th Congress)

Wasserman Schultz statement at full committee markup of FY 2019 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill

May 8, 2018

Even with this short time period, this bill addresses many members’ concerns as well as critical issues impacting our veterans and active and reserve servicemembers.

Subcommittees

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

Lowey statement at full committee markup of FY 2019 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill

May 8, 2018

Turning to the MilCon/VA bill, I first want to recognize the tremendous debt of gratitude we owe to those who have sacrificed for us in our armed forces as well as their family members who share in the service to our country. That is why our work is so important to ensure our veterans receive the honors, benefits, and assistance they have earned.

Subcommittees

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

Kaptur statement at subcommittee markup of FY 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill

May 7, 2018

Thank you Chairman Simpson and all Members of this great subcommittee that consistently endeavors to work on a bipartisan basis to produce bills that meet our nation's priorities in energy, water, and nuclear capabilities for domestic needs as well as security. As always, we applaud that our subcommittee bill is among the first out of the starting gate for 2019. This does not happen by chance and I am grateful for the excellent working relationship we and our Members have, Mr. Chairman. This is an achievement worthy of emulation in this Congress.

Subcommittees

Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies (115th Congress)

Lowey statement at subcommittee markup of FY 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill

May 7, 2018

The fiscal year 2018 omnibus was an important step toward addressing the water infrastructure backlog in our country, and made significant investments in science and technology that will grow the economy, create jobs and ensure our security. This bill continues on that path with a significant increase for the Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation.

Subcommittees

Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies (115th Congress)

Tim Ryan statement at subcommittee markup of FY 2019 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill

May 1, 2018

Chairman Yoder scheduled nine budget hearings for us in the space of three weeks. It was a little bit hectic but at the end of those hearings, we ended up with a bill that gives most of the Legislative Branch agencies most of what they asked for.

Subcommittees

Legislative Branch (115th Congress)

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Wasserman Schultz statement at subcommittee markup of FY 2019 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

April 26, 2018

Mr. Chairman, while I believe this is a good allocation for the FY 2019 MilconVA Bill, there is one problem that needs to be addressed as we move through the process. The bill includes $69 million dollars for a High-Value Detention Facility at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. Mr. Chairman, there are 41 detainees at GTMO. This works out to a cost of $1.7 million dollars per detainee.

Subcommittees

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

Lowey statement at subcommittee markup of FY 2019 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill

April 26, 2018

Thank you, Chairman Yoder, Ranking Member Ryan, and Chairman Frelinghuysen, for your work on this bill. I want to start by congratulating our minority counsel Adam Berg on the birth of his second daughter, Leila.

Subcommittees

Legislative Branch (115th Congress)