Remarks

Our work as representatives is prescribed by the Constitution, and we are all here today to keep the government working for the American people.

Before I discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations Bill, I would like to recognize two members of the defense subcommittee who will be retiring at the end of this Congress. Dutch and Derek, thank you both for your decades of service, and for your support of our men and women in uniform.

I am pleased to present the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill today.

Today’s Homeland Security appropriations measure demonstrates a commitment to protecting Americans and the homeland.

The United States has long been a world leader in global cooperation and stability. On the heels of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we are reminded of that poignantly. Our collective security and the defense of democracy aren’t protected by hope—but by leadership and sustained vigilance. Our work on today’s Fiscal Year 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act is part of that.

Now that you’ve heard our Democratic colleagues tell you that this bill is full of MAGA poison pills and how we cut funding for border security, here are the facts.

I am pleased to present the fiscal year 2025 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs appropriations bill to the full committee for consideration and approval.

Good evening. The Subcommittee will come to order. I want to welcome everyone to the Subcommittee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.