Frank Lautenberg: “In my Amtrak bill, which was signed last year, we required that the Northeast Corridor be brought into a state of good…”

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

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

We must continue to be thorough in this investigation and analysis to ensure that this risk is eliminated.

We must meet this challenge with our full commitment.