Bill Lee: “I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her tremendous leadership on so many issues as a ranking member. As a…”

“I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her tremendous leadership on so many issues as a ranking member. As a member of the Appropriations and Budget Committees, I rise in strong opposition to this continuing resolution, which really could be called the ``Failure to Govern Resolution.'' This bill, as my colleague from Ohio said, shamefully kicks the can down the road once again, this time until January 19. Why? Republicans have been too busy passing the greatest tax scam in history rather than responsibly funding the government. This reckless, short-term resolution ignores our critical year-end priorities like passing a bipartisan, long-term reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program or a DACA program. Every day, 122, DACA recipients are losing their protections. They are afraid. They are fearful. There is so much anxiety. We should not do this today without protecting them. This continuing resolution does not honor the temporary protected status for immigrants. It does not raise the budget caps equally for defense and nondefense spending. Much-needed funding for the opioid epidemic, community health centers, and our veterans is also not included. I could go on and on about the problems with the CR, but I just have to tell you that the reality is this bill, like the tax giveaway, underscores the majority's complete lack of regard for everyday Americans and struggling families.…”