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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.
Mr. Chair, while I have serious misgivings about the funding levels for FEMA first responder grants in the CR, my amendment ensures that one program, the Urban Area Security Initiative, is restored to its intended purpose. By limiting UASI…
Woman, I rise in strong opposition to the amendment. Our constituents sent us here to create jobs. Instead, the majority is pushing an extreme right-wing agenda to limit women's health. In the course of considering the underlying bill that…
I fervently believe that UNFPA is essential to achieving our global health goals. UNFPA's family planning and reproductive health activities are key elements of global health, and they contribute to the comprehensive strategy of the U.S…
We oppose China's coercive birth limitation policy, and the facts show that UNFPA does not support or participate in the management of any programs of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization. In fact, UNFPA works to eliminate them…
As I visit all the communities of my district, I am asked about high unemployment, how government can help promote job growth, and how we can get the economy working again for families trying to make ends meet. It is clear that the top…
It's deja vu. Here we go again. This week, we are again fighting extreme efforts to dismantle the public broadcasting services that 170 million Americans use for news and education. In 1995 and in 2005, we defeated efforts to slash the…
I understand that it is quite easy in a time of fiscal belt tightening to offer an amendment to reduce funding for international financial institutions, but I would encourage my colleagues to recognize that voting in favor of this…
Woman, as chair of the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee for the last 4 years, I worked in a bipartisan manner with my friend, Chairwoman Kay Granger, to ensure our bill protects our national security, and I do…
I reluctantly rise in opposition to the State and Foreign Operations budget in the CR. These are irresponsible cuts. These cuts would threaten global security and stability. Despite broad agreement that a three-legged stool of defense…
Tomorrow, the House will vote on the Patients' Rights Repeal Act. While none of us thought that the landmark reform bill passed last year was perfect, repeal would only recreate many problems that last year's bill solved. Instead of…
Today the House will consider the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. More than 70,000 Americans from every state descended upon ground zero to help recover and rebuild after 9/11. Some have died from illnesses as a result and…
I thank the chair for yielding to me because it's been such an honor for me to serve with David Obey, one of the most effective legislators this body has known. And we are so sad to see your service in Congress coming to an end. People…
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