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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.
Today, we continue investing for the people with H.R. 7617. This minibus combines six appropriations bills: Defense, Commerce- Justice-Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor-HHS-Education…
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…
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…
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 am pleased to yield 45 seconds to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz).
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…
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…
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 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters), the dynamic chairwoman of the Committee on Financial Services.
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…
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