How much time is left? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Arizona has 5 minutes remaining.

Ultimately, what we are seeing is the Affordable Care Act failing the American people.

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Hundreds of Americans have been uprooted from their plans and left without any insurance coverage.

Our investigation found that the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, effectively wasted $4.6 billion in grants.

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It is in direct contradiction to the principles of appropriations law, it is an affront to the powers granted to Congress in the Constitution.

I want to personally thank this committee for what was done for mental health reform.

Oversight is critical to a functioning democracy and that is why the Constitution grants Congress extensive authority to oversee and investigate executive branch activities.

On rollcall No. 379, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Amendment No. 28 Offered by Mr. Garrett The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered…

It is in direct contradiction to principles of appropriations law and it is an affront to the powers granted to Congress in the Constitution.

I just want to say that with regard to the--I think there is some confusion about the CSR and also the premium tax credit.

The Constitution clearly states that the power of the purse lies not with the executive but with congressional branch.

For the alleged most transparent Administration in history, this Administration is trying its utmost to avoid congressional scrutiny.

The Constitution is clear--'No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.'

If they think what they are doing is legal then I would invite them to come before this committee and explain it.

No money shall be drawn from the Treasury but in consequence of appropriations made by law.

If Congress doesn't want the monies appropriated it could pass a law saying do not appropriate the monies from that account.

We are not abandoning those who are in need.

The President's claim of appropriations by inference, however, turns the Constitution on its head and threatens this important power of Congress.