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

May 8, 2018

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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.

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

May 7, 2018

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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.

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

May 7, 2018

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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.

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

May 1, 2018

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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.

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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

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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.

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

April 26, 2018

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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.

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 for a total of $4.88 billion in Fiscal Year 2019 though it falls $24.9 million below the revised budget request. These investments are critical to the efficacy of the Legislative Branch; however, I cannot say that everything in this bill is perfect.

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

April 26, 2018

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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.

Lowey statement on FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act

March 21, 2018

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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.

"I am pleased that this Omnibus Appropriations Act invests robustly in critical priorities like child care; transportation infrastructure; national security; election protection; medical research, opioid abuse prevention and treatment; veterans' health services; and much more. These critical investments were made possible by Democrats standing strong against insufficient and partisan Appropriations bills throughout this budget and Appropriations process, and securing $117 billion more in non-defense discretionary funding than the President requested. They will pay dividends in job creation, economic growth, and critical support for American families and communities.

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

March 6, 2018

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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.

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

March 6, 2018

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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.