Anna Eshoo: “I oppose this supplemental appropriations bill for two reasons. First, as a Californian, I'm disappointed that it fails…”

“I oppose this supplemental appropriations bill for two reasons. First, as a Californian, I'm disappointed that it fails to provide adequate funding in response to recent disasters in my state. While the administration requested $6.7 billion in emergency money to help California rebuild after the Northridge earthquake, House Republicans have provided just $5.4 billion--or $1.3 billion less than what's needed to do the job right. Second, I cannot support legislation which responds to natural disasters in California by creating manmade disasters for families all across the United States. This legislation eliminates over $17 billion in funding that heats our homes, nourishes our infants, enriches our culture, educates our children, heals our veterans, and houses our poor. Mr. Chairman, California may have had the earthquake, but it's the most vulnerable in our society who will feel the aftershocks if this legislation passes. I urge my colleagues to defeat the supplemental appropriations bill.”