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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.
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No. 1…
This minibus combines four bills: State and Foreign Operations; Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA; Interior, Environment; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. The package is the product of months of thoughtful deliberation and…
I am pleased to yield 45 seconds to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz).
And I claim time in opposition. There are many things in this en bloc that I oppose, and I could speak to each issue, but I want to reserve my comments for the attack on climate change. Most of us, even my friends across the aisle, agree…
Before I introduce the next speaker, I just want to say a few words about SESAME, because it is an extraordinary project, and I thank the gentleman for bringing it to this body's attention. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman…
This package of appropriations bills will help make our Nations stronger at home and respected again in the world. Together, we can bolster food security, combat climate change, protect our environment, aid the world's most vulnerable…
I claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.
It is my honor, on behalf of the New York Congressional delegation, as the co-dean along with Chairman Eliot Engel, to welcome our newest member, Chris Jacobs. Or perhaps I should say welcome him back, since Mr. Jacobs began his career…
I am pleased to yield to our newest Member of Congress, Congressman Chris Jacobs.
I am pleased to yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Suozzi), a distinguished member of the Ways and Means Committee.
Before I proceed, may I inquire how much time each side has remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Oklahoma has 4\3/4\ minutes remaining.
Before I yield to Mr. Soto, I would just like to say to the distinguished minority leader, I know what it is to see people suffer in my district. I know what it is to see people die in my district. There was too much time spent…
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson).
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…
I am pleased to yield 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. DelBene). Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, the HEROES Act will help workers stay connected to their employers, their paychecks, and their benefits. This bill includes an…
I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Bishop), chair of the Subcommittee on Agriculture.
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters), the dynamic chairwoman of the Committee on Financial Services.
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the distinguished majority leader.
Whenever my friend is ready to sit down, I am happy to work with him. I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi).
As of this morning, nearly 86,000 people in the United States have died from this virus. More than 1.4 million people have been infected, and those are just the cases we know about because of the frontline workers who are risking their…
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.
With all due respect, the administration chose to make these cuts. This wasn't a tough choice; it was the wrong choice.
You propose eliminating 41 programs, cutting education funding overall by $6.2 billion.
We came together on a bipartisan basis in this Congress to authorize the Full-Service Community School program in 2015 because we know its value in the districts.
I think that they are so critical to bringing together health, social support, family-community engagement, early childhood development opportunities to really help students and their families thrive.
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