Nita Lowey: “It is also vital that we continue to make investments in the fight against infectious diseases.”

I claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), my friend, the distinguished chair of the subcommittee that does so much good work here.

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

I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), the dynamic, hardworking, and committed chair of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies…