Rosa DeLauro: “I know for a fact that in our districts, I know members of the Congressional Black Caucus' districts, these earmarks…”

These funds were provided for lifesaving medical research, not as extra money for the Department of Defense.

This bill is a clear improvement over the House Republican continuing resolution.

Circumventing Congress to divert money intended to help Americans who are exposed to HIV, influenza, tuberculosis, and other deadly diseases—and directing those funds to the Department of Defense—is beyond the pale.

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.