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 was optimistic when President Trump said he would clear the market of flavored e-cigarettes.
If FDA does not publicly list the products that applied, how can State and Federal enforcement agencies know whether a product can legally remain for sale?
When will FDA approve all of the requests of New York State for approval of additional laboratories?
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney), chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), the distinguished chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies.
I did not know how prone Puerto Rico was to earthquakes until I woke up and found out what had happened there.
I also want to emphasize my support, as well, for the National Guard ChalleNGe Program.
I think would be particularly helpful to our remaining troops and to the safety and security of the Afghan people.
I would like and hope that I could get that focused on in this coming appropriations in terms of the impact it has on military women.
I would encourage--I know that this is the next year's fiscal budget, but I am hoping that the Defense Approps can look at the opportunities for partnering with the civilian government and making a difference in the lives of civilians.
I want to emphasize the importance of the Defense Department and its ability to be innovative.
I have been working very hard to address the contamination of our drinking water by toxic PFAS chemicals...
Robust American support remains critical to Ukraine's independence and sovereignty.
It is in our national interest to help Ukraine succeed as a democratic, independent, and prosperous nation...
I believe is important; the Peer-Reviewed Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, knowing of the surge of pancreatic cancer.
Can you guarantee that this is going to do it; you have finally the expertise to do it?
I just hope that next year you won't ask for another $1 billion again and another $1 billion with $4.6 billion.
$96 million for Department of Defense prostate cancer research and TBI/PTSD research.





