Jul 23, 2019
Upholding these responsibilities is a tall order, especially with this administration.
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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Jul 23, 2019
Children belong with families and loved ones, and facilities like Homestead must be the absolute last resort.
Jul 23, 2019
There is no question that whether it is Chairman Cole or not Chairman Cole, there is bipartisan support for the outstanding work you are doing.
Jul 23, 2019
This is what happens when an administration at every turn seeks to divide the country and play to its political base at all costs.
Jul 23, 2019
Earlier in the year, however, the Trump administration submitted a budget that would cut the NIH by almost $5,000,000,000.
Jul 23, 2019
the chairwoman of this committee, actually, Mrs. Lowey was one of the first people every time we had this issue up talked about what she was hearing from her grandchildren.
Jul 10, 2019
these programs are not just the right thing to do, they support our national security and economic growth and help promote democracy abroad.
Jul 10, 2019
the oversight of programs and operations to ensure accountability and effectiveness of taxpayer dollars must be a paramount focus of all government agencies.
Jun 27, 2019
The humanitarian situation at our southern border is disgraceful. The Trump administration has exacerbated a crisis that has led to intolerable conditions for children and families in the government's care. We have been advised that…
Jun 27, 2019
I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the motion. The text of the motion is as follows: Mrs. Lowey moves that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3401. =========================== NOTE…
Jun 25, 2019
I thank Chairman Quigley for yielding, and I would like to congratulate Chairman Quigley, Ranking Member Graves, and the outstanding staff for the bill before us. House Democrats are fighting to ensure that America is safe, strong, and…
Jun 25, 2019
Mr. Minority Leader, I have to reclaim my time. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar), who is a member of the Appropriations Committee.
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