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Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to…

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, most of us, even my friends across the aisle, agree that climate change is a real global threat. Our military also believes this. Prohibiting United States contributions to…

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chair, I strongly urge a ``no'' vote on the gentleman's amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Grothman). The question was…

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chair, while this amendment does not have a budgetary effect, I would like to thank the gentleman for raising such an important issue. The International Outfall Interceptor pipeline is…

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chair, I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Van Drew) having assumed the chair, Mr. Cox of California, Acting Chair of the Committee of the…

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change brings together critical multilateral partners so the United States does not have to combat climate change alone. By supporting the…

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chairman, the United States must remain committed to our global partners because climate change just cannot be fought alone. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chair, I thank my friend for bringing this issue to our attention. The committee takes seriously oversight of taxpayer dollars. I concur with the gentlewoman's remarks. The SIGAR continues to serve American taxpayers by reporting on…

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline), a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chairman, pursuant to House Resolution 431, I offer amendments en bloc. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendments en bloc. Amendments en bloc No. 1 consisting of amendments No. 86, 88, 90, 95, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102…

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chairman, this en bloc includes amendments from Representatives Cohen, Foster, Connolly, Cicilline, Boyle, Panetta, Krishnamoorthi, Espaillat, Cox, Cunningham, Spanberger, Levin, and Murphy. The amendment includes a number of good…

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Our global partners are critical in combating climate change, and the Paris Agreement is a sign of the global commitment from these countries to fight this scourge together. In…

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13
Nita Lowey
@nitalowey· Democratic · NY· Jun 13, 2019

Mr. Chair, I claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

Congressional Record · 2019-06-13