Nita Lowey

these programs are not just the right thing to do, they support our national security and economic growth and help promote democracy abroad.

I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the motion. The text of the motion is as follows: Mrs. Lowey moves that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3401. =========================== NOTE…

The humanitarian situation at our southern border is disgraceful. The Trump administration has exacerbated a crisis that has led to intolerable conditions for children and families in the government's care. We have been advised that…

Just let me finish, and then I will be delighted to yield. So I want to ask again: This bill is being held up by a Republican Senator from the same State as the majority leader. So, Madam Speaker, a ``no'' vote on this bill by any Member…

I have great respect for the minority leader, but I ask Mr. Minority Leader: If not this bill, what bill can provide aid to these children? Where is this Senate bill, Madam Speaker? It is being held up by a Republican Senator from the same…

I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Serrano), the distinguished chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the Speaker of the House.

I thank Chairman Quigley for yielding, and I would like to congratulate Chairman Quigley, Ranking Member Graves, and the outstanding staff for the bill before us. House Democrats are fighting to ensure that America is safe, strong, and…

Mr. Minority Leader, I have to reclaim my time. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar), who is a member of the Appropriations Committee.

I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Serrano), the chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Price), the chairman of the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

A budget is a statement of our values, and an appropriations bill puts those values into action. That is why this bill invests for the people. We have chosen to strengthen critical domestic initiatives that give every American a better…

This en bloc includes amendments from Representative Kildee and Representative Sherman. The amendment includes a number of good ideas that were not included in the original bill. I support this amendment, and I reserve the balance of my…

I share the gentleman's frustration that the current withholding, a restriction that has been in place since 2014 that has withheld $165 million to date, has not yet compelled the Government of Pakistan to release Dr. Afridi from prison…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chair, while this amendment does not have a budgetary effect, I would like to thank the gentleman for raising such an important issue. The International Outfall Interceptor pipeline is long overdue…

The United States must remain committed to our global partners because climate change just cannot be fought alone. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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. 91 Offered by Mr. Palmer The Acting CHAIR…

I claim time in opposition, although I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I am prepared to close. I strongly urge a ``no'' vote on the gentleman's amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Allen). The question…

While this amendment does not have a budgetary effect, I thank my colleague for raising such an important issue. I was pleased to be able to increase the resources available in this bill by $10 million, for a total of $100.6 million to…

This en bloc includes amendments from Representatives Cohen, Foster, Connolly, Cicilline, Boyle, Panetta, Krishnamoorthi, Espaillat, Cox, Cunningham, Spanberger, Levin, and Murphy. The amendment includes a number of good ideas that were…

In times of crisis, we seek to join forces with multilateral partners to help mitigate and recover from damage, and our approach to combating climate change should be no different. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment…

While deportation policy is a component of immigration and should most appropriately be considered by the House Judiciary Committee, I appreciate my friend raising awareness on this issue. The concerns expressed here today are echoed by…

The United States is a world leader in many areas, and we need to step up on climate change. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the…

I am shocked that my colleague would propose an amendment that would strike all funding for bilateral family planning. These services prevent unintended pregnancies, maternal deaths, and abortions; reduce rates of infant and child…