December 20, 2018
Press Release
This bill is nothing but another attempt by lame duck Republicans to appease President Trump. It is a fitting final act for the most chaotic and dysfunctional Congress in modern history.
December 19, 2018
Press Release
“When House Democrats assume control in two weeks, my primary focus will be to pass reasonable spending legislation that does not fund President Trump’s wasteful wall. Our talented incoming subcommittee chairs and the rest of our new Democratic Majority will work together to write responsible legislation that reflects the American people’s priorities and fully funds the government for the rest of the fiscal year.”
December 13, 2018
Press Release
President Trump has said he “will take the mantle of shutting down” the federal government to secure $5 billion for his wasteful wall. If Trump and the Republicans follow through on this threat, the resulting government shutdown will harm American families, businesses, and communities.
December 10, 2018
Press Release
“I look forward to working with our talented subcommittee leaders and committee members, our entire Caucus, and our counterparts across the aisle and across the Capitol to lift unworkable budget caps and pass reasonable spending bills that responsibly fund our government."
November 30, 2018
Press Release
“The 116th Congress will be a historic moment for women in leadership in the House and on the Appropriations Committee, and I look forward to working with Kay to invest in America’s future.”
November 7, 2018
Press Release
“Americans have spoken and they have empowered a Democratic House Majority to fight for the people. It is now up to us to get to work and take action that raises wages, lowers health care costs, and cleans up corruption."
October 9, 2018
Press Release
Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Nita Lowey (NY-17) and House Budget Committee Ranking Member John Yarmuth (KY-03) sent a joint letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney, urging him to work with Democrats on a bipartisan agreement to raise discretionary spending limits and to adequately fund discretionary programs in the President's 2020 budget.
September 26, 2018
Press Release
With this bill, Congress has resoundingly rejected President Trump’s budget and restored $10 billion in proposed cuts that would have hurt working families.