Frank Lautenberg: “We strongly recommend that Congress reauthorize the program; however, reauthorization represents an opportunity for…”

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

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

Some will say now isn't the time to make public investments. Some will say we can't afford it.

I remain concerned about the Department's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal to once again attempt to consolidate preparedness grants into one national program.