On the recordMarch 11, 2025
They refused to pass a bill. We passed appropriations bills on the floor last year. We were ready to conference. We were ready to negotiate. Chuck Schumer failed in his responsibilities. It is now incumbent on us to pass a CR through the House and for the Senate to do its job and keep the government open and funded. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, we can pass a 1-month CR and do that and do what we need to do to keep the government open. There is an alternative. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Meng), who is the distinguished ranking member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
