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Thank you, Madam Chair, for yielding.
I want to thank Chairman Ryan and Ranking Member Herrera-Beutler for the work they have done to address critical issues that affect the Congress.
This bill before us today takes steps to make the House of Representatives more effective, efficient, and transparent on behalf of the American people.
This bill recognizes the service and sacrifice of our Capitol Police and supports the department's evolving mission.
This bill also allows the Architect of the Capitol to maintain and better protect the Capitol Complex, as well as promote the health and safety of the people who work and visit here.
Unfortunately, I have concerns that will prevent me from supporting this bill in its current form.
This bill is based on a funding framework that the Majority Party developed without Republican support.
Thank you, Madam Chair, for yielding.
First, I want to recognize Chairman Quigley and Ranking Member Womack for their work on putting this Financial Services bill together.
In many cases, the bill before us reflects priorities of Members on both sides of the aisle, such as support for small businesses, drug control programs, and counterterrorism and financial intelligence efforts.
However, I am concerned that there are several controversial items included in the bill related to immigration policy, union activities, and school choice for low-income students in the District of Columbia.
It is also disappointing that the bill does not include long-standing pro-life provisions regarding the use of D.C. local funds and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Madam Chair, thank you for yielding.
I want to thank you and Ranking Member Rogers for your work on the State and Foreign Operations bill for fiscal year 2022.
Unfortunately, this bill, like all of the ones we have marked up so far, is based on a topline funding level that only the Majority Party has agreed to.
We must work together to come up with spending levels we can all support.
We also must agree to drop controversial policy provisions. This bill contains some of the most troubling items yet, and I will address those specifically later in my remarks.
First, there are some areas where we agree, and I want to highlight those.
I want to thank the chair for including the full amount for Israel - $3.3 billion. Full funding makes it clear that the members of this committee are steadfast supporters of our great ally and partner.
