Frank Lautenberg: “The FMCSA needs a leader who will work to reduce these crashes, injuries, and fatalities.”

I am deeply troubled with this budget. The Coast Guard does not have adequate funding to do everything we expect them to do.

If we expect the Coast Guard to perform all we ask them to do, we need to fund them properly.

I am deeply concerned that recent cuts to the IRS budget are jeopardizing its ability to carry out this vital mission.

I am honored to serve as chairman of this subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over crucial Federal programs that support our economy.