I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), a distinguished member of the Appropriations Committee.
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 very pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California, Ms. Barbara Lee, a distinguished member of the Appropriations Committee.
I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fattah), a member of the Appropriations Committee.
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I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer).
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee).