I would like to thank my friends, Chairman Price and Ranking Member Diaz-Balart, for holding this hearing today.
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.
I find it troubling that the President's fiscal year 2020 budget request included a $9 million reduction in FAA safety funding.
But let's be clear: USDA is not kicking 3.1 millionaires off of SNAP. It is kicking 3.1 million vulnerable people off of SNAP.
I am just puzzled by some of the testimony as to whose responsibility is it.
I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), the distinguished chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development.
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar), an outstanding member of the Appropriations Committee.
Without action, the government will shut down in the next 2 weeks, causing undue harm for our economy and hardworking families. This is unacceptable. Our continuing resolution will provide budget certainty for families, businesses, and…
I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), the distinguished chairwoman of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands (Ms. Plaskett).
I want to thank my good friend and New Yorker, my colleague, Carolyn Maloney, for organizing this evening so that we can all remember. Eighteen years have passed since the September 11 terrorist attacks, but the memory of this unimaginable…
Children belong with families and loved ones, and facilities like Homestead must be the absolute last resort.





