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Mr. Speaker, since Hurricane Harvey wrought historic flooding in Texas, 12 major disasters have been declared.
From a hurricane that damaged large swaths of Florida, storms that annihilated Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and wildfires burning in the West, Americans deserve certainty the Federal Government will stand by them in their time of need.
"Today's House passage of inadequate and partisan Appropriations bills gets us no closer to enacting full-year funding that will support middle-class families, invest in critical priorities, and keep the American people secure at home and abroad.
"These bills cannot be enacted into law because they cannot gain Democratic votes. And if they were enacted, they would be subject to an across-the-board sequester of $72 billion from all defense accounts.
I rise in support of providing critical emergency relief to respond to the catastrophic damages wreaked by Hurricane Harvey, and the expectation of damages from Hurricane Irma. My thoughts and prayers remain with all those whose families, lives, homes, and businesses have been upended by these disasters. This Congress and the American people are with you in your time of need.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this bill, which would turn back the clock on American excellence, following President Trump's lead on divesting from education, health, foreign assistance, science, and infrastructure.
"When Hurricane Sandy crippled New York and New Jersey in 2012, I will never forget Americans coming together to help their neighbors, and many of my colleagues who offered prayer, kind words, and support for federal assistance.
"When disasters strike, we must put political disagreements aside and come together as Americans to recover and rebuild. Despite the refusal of Texas' Senators and many representatives to stand by the people of New York and New Jersey, I stand ready and willing to help our fellow Americans and their communities in need of federal assistance."
CLICK HERE FOR A FULL SUMMARY OF THE 8-BILL APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE
The House is scheduled to consider an Appropriations package next week made up of the eight spending bills that were not part of the July ‘security minibus.'
Here are 8 important things to know:
Typically, the Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veteran's Affairs, Energy and Water, and Defense bills would be debated and amended by the full house individually.
CLICK HERE FOR A FULL SUMMARY OF THE 'SECURITY MINIBUS'
The House is expected to consider an Appropriations package next week made up of the Defense, Military Construction & VA, Legislative Branch, and Energy & Water Appropriations bills, in addition to funding for a border wall. Here are 6 important things to know: