Statements

"If we fail to continue investing in the American people, then not only will we fail the next generation of Americans, but we will also be unable to capitalize on investments in our defense budget that require a strong American workforce. If we want to support our shipyards, our aerospace industry, and our microelectronic industrial base, then we have got to make sure we are investing in the inputs that support those industrial efforts – our people."

"We created and we sustained better-paying American jobs by strengthening job training, apprenticeship programs, and worker protection. We increased funding for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for the first time since 2010. We invested in high-poverty schools, students with disabilities, and post-secondary education. We supported middle class and working families with increased funding for child care, Head Start, and preschool grants. We strengthened lifesaving biomedical research with increased funding for the National Institutes of Health. We bolstered America’s public health infrastructure through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and our state and local governments. And we tackled our nation’s most urgent health crises, including opioid misuse, mental health, and maternal mortality."

"As I have often noted, these agencies conduct vital work that touches the life of every American. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the appropriations process and the programs and issues that affect your district and your constituents. Your input is invaluable as we draft the Fiscal Year 2024 bill."