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April 30, 2019
Statement
"I want to be clear: ensuring the integrity of our borders and enforcing immigration laws are difficult but necessary jobs. But this administration’s politicization of border security and heartless obsession with aggressive immigration enforcement are un-American and unacceptable."
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April 30, 2019
Statement
"With regards to immigration enforcement and the challenges that we face at the border, my hope is we can work together to find a balance between protecting our borders and preserving our American values, which so far has been lacking in this administration."
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April 29, 2019
Press Release
WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow.
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April 10, 2019
Statement
First, I want to recognize our colleagues, Representatives Pingree, McCollum and DeLauro for suggesting this topic. I am delighted we are having this hearing.
Today’s topic is sustainable agriculture. Specifically, the economic opportunities for farmers through such practices.
To be sure, our farmers have known for a long time that implementing simple practices such as crop rotation or no-till can increase both soil health and their bottom lines.
April 10, 2019
Statement
In a speech less than two weeks ago, you outlined your priorities for the Department of Transportation.
First, safety.
Second, rebuilding and refurbishing our country’s infrastructure.
Third, preparing for the future.
If a budget reflects values, it seems the Trump Administration does not actually share these priorities.
April 10, 2019
Statement
This morning we will examine the FY 2020 budget request for the Department of Transportation. Secretary Chao, welcome back and thank you for joining us today.
Repairing and improving our infrastructure remains one of the top challenges facing our nation. Our economy, quality of life, and international competitiveness depend upon robust transportation networks that can accommodate the movement of people and goods.
April 9, 2019
Press Release
House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY-17) today introduced new legislation to provide relief and recovery assistance for Americans affected by recent natural disasters.
The $17.2 billion emergency supplemental builds on legislation the House passed in January. It includes an additional $3 billion to address urgent needs following flooding in the Midwest and tornadoes in the South that have occurred while the House-passed bill has languished in the Senate.
April 9, 2019
Statement
Today we welcome the new Attorney General, William Barr, before the Subcommittee. As the Attorney General during the George H.W. Bush Administration, he has testified before this subcommittee in the past, but this is his first time in quite a while. Welcome and congratulations on your new/old position.
April 9, 2019
Statement
Before getting into your budget request, I want to address a serious oversight matter – your unacceptable handling of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report.
It’s been reported that the report is 300-400 pages, and I use the term “reported” because we have no idea how long it actually is. All we have is your four-page summary letter, which seems to cherry pick from the report to draw the most favorable conclusion possible for the President. In many ways, your letter raises more questions than it answers.
April 9, 2019
Statement
This morning we welcome Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, to testify on the Department’s fiscal year 2020 budget request. Mr. Secretary, thank you for being here today.
The FY20 budget for the Department of the Treasury is $12.7 billion, which is $62 million below the FY19 enacted level. In addition, the budget proposes $362 million in BCA cap adjustment funding for IRS program integrity activities.