I am delighted to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fattah), the ranking member of the Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee.
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 am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), the ranking member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee.
In closing this debate, I want to use the opportunity again to thank the chairman, Mr. Rogers, to thank Senator Mikulski and Senator Shelby on the other side of the aisle. It really has been a pleasure for me to work with Chairman Rogers…
I would like to inquire as to how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.
In closing, I would like to thank again the distinguished Chairman Rogers and all the Appropriations Committee. I would like to say another word in following up with our ranking member, Mr. Farr. I too reentered government after I raised…
The budget deal is a breakthrough in a difficult budget year in a dysfunctional Congress. As with any compromise, there are elements I oppose; yet this agreement should help us do our jobs to the American people and end the shutdown…
More than 1.3 million of them will lose their benefits and, for some, the only income they have just 3 days after Christmas and 3 days before the new year. Today's bill will provide some economic certainty about fiscal policy over the next…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on adoption of the motion will be followed by a 5-minute vote on approval of the Journal, if…
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Neal).
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. David Scott).
I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fattah), a member of the Appropriations Committee.
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, 15 days after the shutdown began, the House is finally considering a bill to reopen the government and avoid the economic calamity that could have ensued if the United States…





