Nita Lowey

Now, it may be easy and politically expedient to point to one millionaire in Minnesota who purposefully defrauded the American government and taxpayers as a publicity stunt, but that one individual is not representative of all SNAP…

But let's be clear: USDA is not kicking 3.1 millionaires off of SNAP. It is kicking 3.1 million vulnerable people off of SNAP.

Maybe it is a good thing this hearing is coming to a close, because frankly, if it is confusing to many of us here, I think, and I hope, you can straighten us out.

Our bill provides the FAA the resources to hire more inspectors, engineers, and technicians to oversee the Organization Designation Authorization process and other safety functions.

First of all, I would hope you wouldn't, because there seems to be too many questions out there that have not been answered appropriately.

I am confident that this program will protect lives and property when future--those future storms inevitably hit.

Unfortunately, I think there is a tendency by some to want to reflexively reduce the cost of programs without thinking about the individuals who will be harmed by such actions.

If we are going to address the root causes of the MAX crashes, then we must have a bipartisan commitment to robust funding to promote the safety of our air travelers, both at home and abroad.

So what can we do differently? We all agree the need is great.

I am just puzzled by some of the testimony as to whose responsibility is it.

Without action, the government will shut down in the next 2 weeks, causing undue harm for our economy and hardworking families. This is unacceptable. Our continuing resolution will provide budget certainty for families, businesses, and…

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar), an outstanding member of the Appropriations Committee.

I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands (Ms. Plaskett).

I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), the distinguished chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development.

I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), the distinguished chairwoman of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

I want to thank my good friend and New Yorker, my colleague, Carolyn Maloney, for organizing this evening so that we can all remember. Eighteen years have passed since the September 11 terrorist attacks, but the memory of this unimaginable…

the chairwoman of this committee, actually, Mrs. Lowey was one of the first people every time we had this issue up talked about what she was hearing from her grandchildren.

Children belong with families and loved ones, and facilities like Homestead must be the absolute last resort.

This is what happens when an administration at every turn seeks to divide the country and play to its political base at all costs.

There is no question that whether it is Chairman Cole or not Chairman Cole, there is bipartisan support for the outstanding work you are doing.

Earlier in the year, however, the Trump administration submitted a budget that would cut the NIH by almost $5,000,000,000.

Upholding these responsibilities is a tall order, especially with this administration.

I am committed to working with you to ensure that NASA can advance our Nation's exploration priorities as effectively and as efficiently as possible.

the oversight of programs and operations to ensure accountability and effectiveness of taxpayer dollars must be a paramount focus of all government agencies.