Remarks
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today spoke on the House floor in support of H.J. Res. 106, a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open until January 18. The House approved the extension on a voice vote.
Chairman Rogers's statement follows:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present H.J. Res 106.
"This is a very, very short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open and operating until January 18.
"I rise today in strong support of H.J. Res. 59, the Ryan/Murray budget agreement.
"First, I would like to commend Chairman Ryan on achieving a resolution to our immediate budget challenges. It takes a good deal of courage, persistence, and dedication to reach a bipartisan agreement such as this, and we appreciate your hard work. While everyone might not like everything in it, it is the best product that is achievable right now, and I urge its passage.
House Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Tom Latham gave the following statement on the House floor today in support of H.J. Res. 90, the Flight Safety Act:
