Remarks

Nearly four months ago, we watched Hamas brutally attack the Israeli people. Unfortunately, the situation in the region has only gotten worse.

Israel, and now U.S. Forces, have been attacked by terrorist groups backed by Iran. Funding is needed to address the growing threats we face.

Ms. Speaker, I rise today in support of this short-term continuing resolution.

While we have made progress in our efforts to finish Fiscal Year 2024 bills, Congress has much more work to do.

More time is needed to negotiate bills both sides can support.

The House and Senate took very different approaches to this year's bills, and finding common ground will not be easy.

But now that the Speaker has negotiated a topline, we can move forward.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this continuing resolution, H.R. 6363.

Before discussing this CR, I want to explain our process. At the beginning of this Congress, House Republicans said we would change how Washington works. As of today, we have sent 7 appropriations bills to the Senate, totaling roughly 75% of government funding. The Senate has passed 3 of its bills, totaling 17%.

Mr. Chair, I rise in support of HR 5894, the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bill.

This is my first year as chair of this important Subcommittee and I'm proud to be able to support programs that touch the lives of every American.

Our nation remains mired in high inflation, which has only been worsened by the massive infusion of government spending, both during and immediately after the COVID pandemic.

Good afternoon. As the Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, I am here to explain the CJS bill and ask that you provide an appropriate rule for its consideration.

Good afternoon, I am honored to come before you today to present the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bill to you and ask for a Rule for its consideration on the House Floor.

This is my first year as chair of this important Subcommittee and I'm proud to be able to support programs that touch the lives of every American.

Our nation remains mired in high inflation, which has only been worsened by the massive infusion of government spending, both during and immediately after the COVID pandemic.

Thank you, Chairman Cole, Ranking Member McGovern, and Members of the Committee for the opportunity to appear before you today.

I'd like to start by thanking Speaker Johnson for his leadership on this continuing resolution and our plan moving forward.

Our nation is still facing high inflation as a result of the massive infusion of government spending during last Congress.

Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to begin consideration of H.R. 4664, the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill.

Before I get into the details, I'd like to recognize the hard work of Chairwoman Granger on this bill and the entire appropriations process. We are one step closer to passing the last remaining few appropriations bills.