Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, it is my distinct honor to bring the fiscal year 2024 Energy and Water bill before you today. Before I go into the details, I recognize the hard work of Chairwoman Granger and Ranking Member DeLauro on this bill and the entire appropriations process. I also specifically thank my ranking member, Ms. Kaptur, for being a tremendous partner throughout this year's process. At a total of $56.958 billion, the Energy and Water bill advances our national security, our energy security, and our economic competitiveness in a fiscally responsible manner. The bill includes $24 billion for the National Nuclear Security Administration. Within that, the bill fully funds all major weapons programs and infrastructure modernization activities, including the W93 warhead, the nuclear sea-launched cruise missile, the B83-1 sustainment efforts, and the restart of plutonium pit production capability. NNSA funding also supports naval reactors and defense nuclear nonproliferation. Remaining a leader in nuclear energy technologies will ensure reliable energy here at home and will help allies across the globe.…”