Political Quotes

“I want to thank the gentleman from Minnesota for yielding time to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Welfare Integrity and Data Improvement Act, and I want to thank Chairman Davis for his work on this as well as Ranking Member Doggett. But I also want to express my deep appreciation for the inclusion of my bill, the Welfare Integrity Now--WIN--for Children and Families Act, H.R. 3567, in this important legislation. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight, I am determined to continue to fight waste, fraud, and abuse on behalf of the taxpayer. This legislation ensures that taxpayer dollars in this program are being used in the manner that they are intended to be used, and that is to help those that need it most. The abuse of funds on EBT cards has to stop. Prohibiting welfare funds on EBT cards from being accessible in strip clubs, liquor stores, and casinos, my bill, H.R. 3567, seeks to prevent the fraudulent misuse of funds within the TANF system. Families across America will continue to receive the necessary assistance that they need during these very tough economic times. The Win for Children and Families Act also holds States accountable for not complying with this provision. So I'm pleased that the provision has been included in this bill, and I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this bill.”