Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, as a member of the subcommittee, I rise today to discuss the importance of the Financial Services and General Government bill, FSGG. First, I would like to thank Chairman Quigley for his leadership on the subcommittee and for his work on the bill. I would also like to thank Ranking Member Graves for all that he has done to ensure this bill receives its proper airing and reaches the floor and for his support on several provisions in the bill. The FSGG bill supports a broad range of functions and services in both the executive and judicial branches that are essential to the operation of our Federal Government. The FSGG bill supports programs that assist and protect the public, such as shielding consumers from defective and dangerous products, assisting small businesses, investing in distressed communities, and ensuring the integrity of Federal elections. This bill includes significant funding to support these critical functions. {time} 1530 One especially important provision the workers in my district appreciate is the increase in the Federal civilian pay by 3.1 percent in FY 2020. This pay increase means so much to the hardworking men and women in our Nation who struggle to make ends meet while serving our Nation. For far too long, Federal workers have been shortchanged by the work they do, and their wages have not kept up with the changes in our country's cost of living. Importantly, this FSGG bill is also about improving our economy.…”