Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today, we continue investing for the people with H.R. 7617. This minibus combines six appropriations bills: Defense, Commerce- Justice-Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor-HHS-Education, and Transportation-Housing and Urban Development. The bill promotes economic recovery from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. It provides more than $200 billion in emergency funding to rebuild our Nation's transportation, housing, and energy infrastructure; to expand broadband to unserved and underserved areas; and to rebuild the Nation's aged public health capacity and support State and local health agencies and global health activities. The bill prioritizes public health and safety with $47 billion for lifesaving medical research at the National Institutes of Health and $50 million, an increase of $25 million above fiscal year 2020, for firearm injury and mortality prevention research at the NIH and CDC. It includes strong funding for numerous public health efforts, including initiatives to reduce HIV infections, address tobacco and e-cigarette use, and ensure food safety. As we confront the twin crises of COVID-19 and systemic racism, the bill takes bold steps to build safer and stronger communities for all people.…”