Nita Lowey

MEPPA offers the one thing that has always stood between proven civil society initiatives and widespread change: the promise of sufficient peacebuilding resources.

We cannot allow a return to a familiar and unstable status quo which repeatedly increases violence and animosity while rendering a final resolution of the conflict impossible.

In particular, we would like to commend Congresswoman Nita Lowey, whom the bill is named after, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Chris Coons, and Senator Tim Kaine for their leadership in advancing this…

Congress has the unique opportunity to support the Administration in creating a new strategy that takes a long-term approach.

I urge this Subcommittee to continue its longstanding support for critical people-to-people and peacebuilding programming.

I am delighted to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), the chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. {time} 1845

I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, a member of my class in the Congress.

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the Speaker of the House.

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the gentlemen from Illinois (Mr. Garcia).

I am delighted to yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters), the chair of the Committee on Financial Services.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Schrier).

I would address my friend from New York. Thank you for expressing the real needs of New York, and I do hope you will vote for this bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Clyburn), the majority whip.

I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott), the chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor.

Before I introduce the next speaker, I just want to say a few words about SESAME, because it is an extraordinary project, and I thank the gentleman for bringing it to this body's attention. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman…

I am pleased to yield 45 seconds to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz).

This package of appropriations bills will help make our Nations stronger at home and respected again in the world. Together, we can bolster food security, combat climate change, protect our environment, aid the world's most vulnerable…

I am pleased to yield to our newest Member of Congress, Congressman Chris Jacobs.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the distinguished majority leader.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson).

I am pleased to yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Suozzi), a distinguished member of the Ways and Means Committee.

Before I yield to Mr. Soto, I would just like to say to the distinguished minority leader, I know what it is to see people suffer in my district. I know what it is to see people die in my district. There was too much time spent…

Whenever my friend is ready to sit down, I am happy to work with him. I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi).

I am pleased to yield 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. DelBene). Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, the HEROES Act will help workers stay connected to their employers, their paychecks, and their benefits. This bill includes an…

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Bishop), chair of the Subcommittee on Agriculture.