Frank Lautenberg: “If we embrace the status quo and fail to make the needed investments, the future is not going to look very attractive to…”

The IRS must be funded at a level that enables it to provide necessary taxpayer assistance and to enforce the laws.

Both agencies were crucial in helping New Jersey respond to and recover from Superstorm Sandy, and Congress must support them so that we are better prepared for future storms.

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

I believe it is time for this subcommittee and others to give serious thought to the way the IRS is funded.