Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (114th Congress)
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Barbara Lee (CA)
Jurisdiction
Department of Education
Department of Health and Human Services (Except Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; Food and Drug Administration; Indian Health Services and Facilities; and National Institute of Environmental Sciences (formerly EPA/Superfund))
Department of Labor
Related Agencies
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Corporation for National and Community Service
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
National Council on Disability
National Education Goals Panel
National Labor Relations Board
National Mediation Board
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
Railroad Retirement Board
Social Security Administration
It has been six years since the full committee last considered the Labor-HHS-Education bill, and for that reason alone I would like to express my appreciation to Chairman Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro, and Chairman Rogers.
This is one of the committee's most important bills and has the potential to provide opportunity by investing in education and job training, vital health and safety net initiatives, and key worker protections. Unfortunately, the bill is an affront to women, families, and all hardworking Americans. It would backtrack on federal efforts to improve schools and help teachers, undermine public health, and place Americans' financial security at risk.
The grossly inadequate allocation is $3.7 billion below current levels, and $14.7 billion less than the President's request. The litany of dangerous cuts is too long for me to detail, but it would, in short:
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) made the below opening remarks at today's House of Representatives Appropriations Committee markup of the Labor-Health and Human Services-Education bill. This marks the first time the full committee has considered the legislation in six years. The below remarks are as prepared for delivery:
"It is a pleasure to be here, finally, for our first full committee markup in six years. Some of us may have begun to think this day would never come, but here we are. We have had 12 productive and informative hearings, and I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Chairman Cole. I thought our subcommittee markup last week was cordial and I applaud the Chairman for his efforts to ensure a transparent debate. However, the Chairman knows while there are a number of issues on which we concur, I cannot support the bill put forward by the Majority.
This is a difficult bill, and I'd like to recognize Chairman Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro, and the staff for their commitment. In addition, I thank Chairman Rogers for holding this markup.
Let me start with the good. The National Institutes of Health performs vital research and makes sure medical breakthroughs happen here, rather than abroad. I support doubling NIH funding in the long run, but am very pleased with the increase of $1.1 billion.
In addition, compared to previous proposals from Republicans on this subcommittee, increases for Head Start and IDEA State Grants are both welcomed and could make a real difference in the lives of children in need.
Of course, the bill couldn't possibly meet the allocation after investments in the programs I just named without gutting the rest of its programs.
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), senior Democrat on the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee today called for more funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She also highlighted the agency's proposal to better monitor the amount and impact of sports-related head injuries. The opening statement below is as delivered before the Committee. The exchange on sports-related head injuries can be viewed here, beginning at about 1:21:00.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And welcome all. I would associate myself with the Chairman's remarks on the importance of the CDC. It's one of the three crown jewels of our health care system: the CDC, NIH and FDA. So I congratulate you for all that you do. Dr. Frieden, Dr. Bell, Dr. Schuchat, thank you for joining us.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), senior member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee made the below following statement at today's hearing on the National Labor Relations Board's Fiscal Year 2016 budget request. It can also be viewed here.