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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 thank the distinguished chairman for yielding to me. Again, I look forward to working with him and the other members of our committee as we expand the budget. Mr. Chairman, I want to say to the distinguished gentleman who spoke before, I…
Knowing, Mr. Chairman, of the gentleman's commitment to families, and I know that the gentleman's family is committed to their children, I am totally shocked that this amendment will be addressed tonight on the floor of the House. This…
In closing, this amendment would irresponsibly cut staffing by 10 percent at an agency responsible for the safety and health of our Nation's coal miners. Mr. Chairman, lives are at stake. Mr. Chairman, I strongly oppose this amendment, I…
I would like to address a closing remark to my good friend from North Carolina, and I know that my good friend and I have worked together, Mr. Chairman, on many important issues. I would just like to say again that whether there are 1,000…
I am very pleased to rise in support of Mr. Sablan's amendment which would improve enforcement of workplace safety standards in the territories. I would note that, adjusted for inflation, OSHA's enforcement budget has been cut by more than…
I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), and I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 794, line 15, after the…
Nearly 1.7 million children, including more than 87,000 in my home State of New York, rely on afterschool programs supported through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers to provide a safe, enriching environment to learn. Yet this…
I appreciate the gentleman's kind and thoughtful words about afterschool programs. There are over 18 million children whose parents want to take advantage of afterschool programs, but they lack access in the area where they live. That is…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York will be postponed. {time} 1945 Amendment No. 164 Offered by Mr. Courtney The…
I, too, appreciate the chairman's comments, and I do hope, during this process, we will respond to this important request. I rise in support of this amendment. The underlying bill cuts the Department of Labor's Youth Employment Program…
First I would like to join my colleague in sending our thoughts and condolences to the DeLauro family. Ranking Member DeLauro's mother, Luisa, passed away this weekend at the age of 103. The family is together this week in New Haven…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from North Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 173 Offered by Mr. Walberg The Acting CHAIR…
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