Remarks

Good morning ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the markup for the FY25 Labor-HHS bill. This Subcommittee is responsible for writing the largest domestic funding bill, with programs that touch the lives of every American.

Thank you, Chairman Cole, for your remarks and your leadership on this Committee. This bill builds on work you did as chair of this subcommittee last year, so I am grateful not just for what you have achieved so far for this Committee, but also for the foundation you laid on this particular bill.

The Fiscal Year 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies bill before us lays out clear priorities: we are elevating the protection and security of our communities and advancing our nation’s leadership in innovation and economic opportunity. All this is done while enhancing government accountability and saving taxpayer dollars. 

The United States boasts many natural wonders and resources, and today’s Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies bill broadly supports our nation’s rich natural and cultural heritage.

Our third bill for today provides strong support for energy and water development – which are critical to the prosperity and security of our great nation.

Thank you, Chairman Cole, and thank you for your steady hand that continues to lead us through the appropriations process.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to present to the Committee the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

Thank you for yielding, Chairman Cole.  I am pleased to present the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act.