Rosa DeLauro: “You have asked in the budget for $60,000,000 to increase nutrition programs.”

Overdose deaths are on the decline in Connecticut, but addiction and mental health issues still affect the lives of countless individuals and families across the country.

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.

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.