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June 26, 2013
Unfortunately, the Subcommittee's allocation results in a bill that continues the dramatic underinvestment in our nation's waterways, infrastructure, energy efficiency, and scientists.
Issues:Energy and Water
June 26, 2013
Unfortunately, the overall allocation is simply too small to adequately address the needs of our nation. I am afraid that the severe cuts to key programs will stifle American competitiveness.
Issues:Energy and Water
June 18, 2013
This bill would slash funding for applied energy research and development, even as foreign competitors double down to develop twenty-first century technology and undermine our markets through illegal dumping and intellectual property poaching.
Issues:Energy and Water
June 18, 2013
It is unacceptable to provide $700m less for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and Energy Delivery and Reliability than this same subcommittee recommended for these purposes just one year ago.
Issues:Energy and Water
June 18, 2013
The overall allocation provided to this Committee by the Ryan Budget Resolution was unworkable from the start. It forced impossible choices and is, predictably, creating winners and losers among our twelve subcommittees.
Issues:Transportation, HUD
June 18, 2013
The Chairman received an impossible allocation and the bill we are considering today does not adequately address the infrastructure and housing needs that were articulated during our hearing process.
Issues:Transportation, HUD
June 13, 2013
Just yesterday, as the Appropriations Committee considered the Defense Appropriations Act, I warned that the majority's path would lead to severe cuts being borne by bills funding critical domestic priorities. Today as we consider a bill cut 6.2% from last year's level that prediction is proving accurate.
Subcommittees
Issues:Agriculture
June 4, 2013
Highlights and Key Points:
2013 Enacted: $71.929 billion
President's Request: $74.690 billion
Appropriations bill: $73.320 billion
Military Construction: $9.954 billion, a decrease of $670 million below 2013 and $1.056 billion below the budget request, is provided for Military Construction programs.
• The Appropriations bill provides Reserve Components total funding of $676.3 million, which is $17 million below the FY2014 budget request and $369 million below the FY2013 enacted level.
Issues:Military Construction, VA
June 4, 2013
The bill we are considering continues our long commitment to our veterans and military facilities. It continues a bipartisan tradition of providing funding levels that members on both sides agree are appropriate, while avoiding contentious legislative riders that complicate passage.
Issues:Military Construction, VA
June 4, 2013
I continue to be frustrated with the unacceptable claims backlog and the lack of an integrated Electronic Health Records System which is causing unconscionable delays.
Issues:Military Construction, VA