Nita Lowey: “Education is fundamental to all other development outcomes, and is the cornerstone of strong, stable societies.”

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

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.

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…

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