Rep. Quigley Issues Remarks on Financial Services, General Government Appropriations Bill
"I know all the Members on my side share the same sentiment, and I would also like to thank Chairman Graves for his efforts to try and make this process as fair and inclusive as possible.
"While we may disagree on many of the priorities in this bill, Chairman Graves has always led this committee in a respectful and civil way, without allowing our differences to limit our ability to work together. With that said, I must unfortunately oppose the bill before us today.
"Given its flat allocation of
"However, to be fair, I do want to acknowledge how pleased I was to see increased funding for the
"After losing over a billion dollars in funding and 18,000 staff between 2010 and 2017, my friends in the Majority have reversed course and have begun providing
"
"The
"The CDFI fund, after receiving increased funding of
"Cutting an overwhelmingly bipartisan program by over 20 percent will lead to a loss of almost
"And after providing States with
"As I pointed out in the subcommittee markup, while the
"We must do more to protect our democratic process from those who wish us harm--not just for the upcoming midterms, but for 2020 and beyond.
"In addition to these cuts, this bill contains a long list of partisan policy riders both new and old.
"It would block the
"Prohibiting funds for DC needle exchange programs, including funds for supervised use at medically assisted addiction clinics, blocking local legalization of marijuana, banning DC's Death with Dignity Act, and restricting not just federal, but local funds from being used to carry out legal and safe abortion services.
"It is hard enough to pass appropriations bills without these divisive, controversial riders; especially since many of these have been litigated in this committee year after year and fail to make it into the final funding bill.
"I continue to stand ready to work with my colleagues on the Majority side to strengthen this bill and remove unproductive riders, but, unfortunately, I cannot support this bill as written.
"Thank you,
SURE Launches RideSafe™ — An Industry-First Passenger Insurance Solution For Ridesharing Networks, Beginning With Uber And Lyft
Black Lung Benefits Act: Medical Benefit Payments
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News