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We know that when women have the right tools to thrive at work, they not only excel, but make our industries and our economy stronger.
At this week's House Appropriations Democrats hearing with Acting Secretary Julie Su, we discussed ways to ensure equal pay and create more good-paying jobs for all women.
As Ranking Member of Defense House Appropriations Democrats, I know the situation in Ukraine is dire. Today—finally—the House will act, and not a moment too soon. We will make it clear to authoritarian nations that America will always stand up for democracy here at home & around the world.
We're entering a new age of discovery, and investment in science is critical to ensuring it continues.
Honored to join NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and House Appropriations Democrats to learn how we can support NASA as they continue to boldly go where no man has gone before.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has played a critical role in clearing the wreckage following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. We must continue to support these efforts & restore port operations.
Today my House Appropriations Democrats colleagues and I met to discuss this goal.
From enhancing shipyards to improving health care for sailors, Department of Defense 🇺🇸 must focus on readiness and supporting our region’s military families.
At this morning’s House Appropriations Democrats hearing, I asked Defense Department leaders how they plan to ensure we meet these urgent needs.
It is always great to welcome my friend @SecHaaland to Capitol Hill as House Appropriations Democrats hears about US Department of the Interior budget priorities to invest in our public lands & waters, and work to meet our trust & treaty responsibilities to tribal communities.
The House Appropriations Committee is also meeting now with US Department of the Interior to discuss how we can best support & protect:
🏘️Tribal Communities
🏞️Public Lands & National Parks
🚒Wildland Firefighters
Tune in here: youtu.be/D15lbE6qj7Q
Watch House Appropriations Democrats as we hear from Department of Defense 🇺🇸 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Austin & General CQ Brown, Jr. on the Department of Defense budget request for FY 2025 ➡ youtu.be/sdiSFKCAhrM
HAPPENING NOW: The House Appropriations Committee is examining the 2025 budget request for the Department of Defense 🇺🇸. Watch here⤵️
Right now, Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro is hearing from Acting Secretary Julie Su on U.S. Department of Labor's efforts to increase support for workers. Watch our hearing here: youtu.be/1dgHdU8XQSc
Strong funds for the Department of Defense 🇺🇸 must be a top priority. Any attempts to stall or cut funding endanger our ability to meet urgent threats. Join me and House Appropriations Democrats now as we discuss how federal dollars will be used to keep us safe and prepared: youtu.be/sdiSFKCAhrM
Workers across our nation deserve the chance to succeed and the freedom to organize without retaliation. U.S. Department of Labor and House Appropriations Democrats are working together to develop a budget that does just that.
Watch our hearing today at 10 AM ➡️ youtu.be/1dgHdU8XQSc
Little is more important to the health and safety of Americans than safe water and a clean planet. We must push back against any funding cuts that would threaten the progress we have made in these critical areas.
More on this now with House Appropriations Democrats youtu.be/XjyLmrIpsf8
It was great to hear from @owprogram, Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, Stennis Center, Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and Library of Congress during today's Legislative Branch hearings.
I look forward to working with our new chairman Rep. David Valadao this year to fund these critical agencies.