Does your budget treat the Defense Department similarly?

Madam Speaker, since the 116th Congress took office this January, I have voted five times to open up the Federal Government. And today I rise in support of the conference report. I want to congratulate the conferees, and specifically…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Black History Month and to honor countless African American leaders throughout our history who have pushed relentlessly to make our Union one that is more just and more equitable for all people. We…

I hope so. My time has expired. A great concern for the region is that we are applying for these grants and not receiving them.

Maybe it isn't working, what we are doing, so we need to try something else.

Why isn't there more being done to devote actual resources to have some research done on this issue?

When can we expect those regulations? Or for you to begin that process to ensure that these small manufacturers are able to begin building?

We should be digging once. We should be doing one environmental impact report to ensure that we are maximizing resources.

I am deeply concerned about eliminating the CDBG, the HOME Program and the Choice Neighborhood Initiatives and the public housing capital.

My constituents, my neighbors are living on minimum wage. In L.A. County, it is nearly impossible to do that.

I think it is somewhat irresponsible to say that this is a local issue.