Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 6531, the Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act. The impetus for this legislation was the understanding that in certain parts of the country there are pockets of systemic poverty caused by a variety of factors that can be very difficult to boost economically. Ranging from rural towns to populated urban areas, these areas of persistent poverty deserve a keen eye from our Federal Government and a plan to help them reinvigorate. I have been proud to work with Majority Whip Jim Clyburn on this for many years now with some modest success, but hopefully a great future today. I have been happy to work with Mr. Clyburn on legislative efforts to alleviate persistent poverty and set up these communities for economic success and self-sufficiency. This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with Federal agencies, to develop and implement guidance and measures to increase the share of Federal investments targeted to areas of persistent poverty. The bill will require the OMB director to submit to Congress each fiscal year a report including the list of programs, by agency, under which the amount of Federal funds targeted to persistent poverty areas were increased in the previous fiscal year. By targeting Federal resources to these communities, we will spur economic development in the areas of the country that need it most and strengthen the American economy as a whole. The bill further requires the U.S.…”