On the recordNovember 6, 2023
Mr. Chair, I think it is important, obviously, to increase support for safety improvements, given some of the incidents that we have seen across the country. Mr. Chair, in response to my colleague across the aisle, I don't think we would be in this situation if the prior Congress didn't increase spending by over $5 trillion in 2 years. In looking to find savings for the American taxpayer while making sure that these programs are funded to the degree that they need to be, I think it is important that we increase funding in this account by $10 million, and I encourage all of my colleagues to support that. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Lawler). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Ms. Escobar The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 5 printed in part B of House Report 118-261.
