Jun 13, 2019
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Arizona will be postponed. {time} 1030 Amendment No. 79 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The…
Nita Lowey
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Nita M. Lowey was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative for New York's 17th congressional district from 1999 until 2021. She was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, a position she held from 2019 to 2021, where she played a crucial role in shaping federal budgetary decisions and funding allocations. Throughout her tenure, Lowey was known for her advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights, and she worked to secure funding for various programs benefiting her constituents and communities across the nation.
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Jun 13, 2019
I claim time in opposition, although I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Jun 13, 2019
While this amendment does not have a budgetary effect, I thank my colleague for raising such an important issue. I was pleased to be able to increase the resources available in this bill by $10 million, for a total of $100.6 million to…
Jun 13, 2019
In times of crisis, we seek to join forces with multilateral partners to help mitigate and recover from damage, and our approach to combating climate change should be no different. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment…
Jun 13, 2019
The amendment applies an indiscriminate 14 percent across-the-board cut to all programs, projects, and activities in the bill, apart from those administered by the Defense Department. The members of our committee worked hard to craft a…
Jun 13, 2019
I claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jun 13, 2019
We must ensure we do everything possible to expand opportunities for veterans in this country. I will continue to encourage the State Department to increase grant and contract opportunities for veterans and service-disabled veteran-owned…
Jun 13, 2019
Ranking Member Rogers and I have worked hard to craft a bill that provides the necessary tools to the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator to advance United States foreign policy. Smart use of global health, humanitarian, and…
Jun 13, 2019
I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Jun 13, 2019
While this amendment does not have a budgetary effect, I would like to thank my colleague for raising such an important issue for millions of women around the world. For more than 200 million women, female genital mutilation can mean…
Jun 13, 2019
The U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change brings together critical multilateral partners so the United States does not have to combat climate change alone. By supporting the UNFCCC, we are signaling to the world that we are committed…
Jun 13, 2019
This en bloc includes amendments from Representative Kildee and Representative Sherman. The amendment includes a number of good ideas that were not included in the original bill. I support this amendment, and I reserve the balance of my…
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