Rosa DeLauro: “Many agencies' plans still have yet to be submitted or blatantly omit basic funding details at your agency's direction.”

“I want to reestablish the COVID-era Expanded Child Tax Credit, which supporters say lifted millions out of poverty.”

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

The Senate bill text is a clear improvement over the House Republican continuing resolution.

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.