Frank Lautenberg: “We have money committed, $8 billion, for transit. We have more money committed for high-speed rail than we have ever…”

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

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.

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