Cole Remarks at FY25 Legislative Branch Bill Subcommittee Markup

Thank you, Chairman Valadao, and thank you to Ranking Member Espaillat, Ranking Member DeLauro, and to all the members of the subcommittee for being with us today.

Our Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations work continues today, with the Legislative Branch bill. This legislation is central to our democracy. It ensures we can fulfill our Article One responsibilities prescribed by the Constitution and supports the operations of the United States Congress for the people.

Our greatest duty is to our constituents—and this bill provides resources for us to serve their needs. It makes investments to ensure robust oversight and accountability over the actions of the White House. It supports the safety of the Capitol complex for visitors and work of the U.S. Capitol police. And it keeps national institutions like the Library of Congress and Government Accountability Office open. All in all, the bill balances the Legislative Branch’s capacity to effectively serve the public in a fiscally responsible manner.

I thank Chairman Valadao, Ranking Member Espaillat, and the majority and minority staff for their hard work, and I look forward to consideration of this bill today.

With that, I yield back.