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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)

Issues:Legislative Branch

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)

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

April 26, 2018

The Fiscal Year 2019 bill for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs would provide $96.9 billion, a $4 billion increase over the Fiscal Year 2018 enacted level.

Subcommittees

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

Lowey statement on FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act

March 21, 2018

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement upon introduction of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2018.

Lowey statement at hearing on Department of Treasury FY 2019 budget request

March 6, 2018

Mr. Secretary, your Fiscal Year 2019 budget request would harm taxpayers by slashing IRS funding by $100 million, and stall federal investments in economic development by eliminating all discretionary grant programs in the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.

Subcommittees

Financial Services and General Government (115th Congress)

Quigley statement at hearing on Department of Treasury FY 2019 budget request

March 6, 2018

Again this year, the Treasury budget request before us would slash various programs that will make us less effective, less efficient, and more vulnerable to outside risks.

Subcommittees

Financial Services and General Government (115th Congress)

DeLauro statement at hearing on Department of Labor FY 2019 budget request

March 6, 2018

“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.” That is how I view the mission of this department. Unfortunately, I think this budget request fails miserably in fulfilling that mission.

Subcommittees

Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (115th Congress)