With regard to conflict mitigation and humanitarian response, Congress provided robust funding for the humanitarian accounts in the fiscal year 2014 omnibus act, yet, the fiscal year 2015 request cuts IDA by 28 percent and MRA by 33 percent from the fiscal year 2014 enacted levels.
Lowey highlights significant cuts to humanitarian funding despite rising displacement due to conflict.
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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
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…
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Schrier).
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