Frank Lautenberg: “This event dramatically demonstrated our vulnerabilities in the Nation's electrical grid and the need for mandatory…”

I strongly supported President Obama's rescission of the Mexico City Policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule, upon taking office.

The erosion of FAA's budget directly impacts our ability to complete NextGen and other safety initiatives.

I have long been concerned with the understaffing of air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty and I am concerned the sequestration-imposed air traffic controller furloughs will disproportionately impact this airport.

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