Bill Lee: “These are just a few amendments that are unacceptable. Now, let me say, when I joined the Appropriations Committee, I…”

“These are just a few amendments that are unacceptable. Now, let me say, when I joined the Appropriations Committee, I was told legislating on appropriations bill was not allowed. Once again, the majority continues to violate the rules of the House, so I guess they just kind of make up these new rules as they write these bills, which is really irresponsible and totally unfair. The majority should consider the disservice that they are doing to the American people by continuing to push through these woefully underfunded appropriations bills packed with these dangerous and partisan riders--these policy decisions that have been made on an appropriations bill. These bills hurt our economy, they stifle opportunities, they erode women's rights in the District of Columbia. Year after year, the most vulnerable Americans are pushed further into poverty because congressional Republicans keep underfunding many of these vital programs that are in this bill. I hope my colleagues will join me in opposition to this bill until Republican appropriators stop the political gamesmanship and get serious about funding our government to meet our Nation's vital needs.”