Rosa DeLauro: “I think everyone in this room agrees that our government should be as efficient as possible.”

This $10 million federal investment will make a drastic difference in the lives of young people, ensuring that they have the science-backed tools needed to read proficiently.

Not only is freezing the money in this proposal illegal, but the administration has also clearly been unlawfully impounding funds all year just to get to this point.

When Democrats reclaim control of Congress next year, the House Appropriations Committee will work to uncover and reverse misuses of taxpayer money like this and hold those who abused their power accountable.

I am glad that federal support is on its way through this SBA disaster declaration for the businesses, residents, and communities that were impacted by devastating flash floods last month.