Republicans want to impose new work requirements on health care while cutting the programs that help people find jobs.
That's not fiscal responsibility. It's cruelty. @AppropsDems are fighting back.
Last year, Republicans ripped health care from millions and cut food assistance for kids, veterans, and seniors – all to give tax breaks to their billionaire donors.
Last night, in the @AppropsDems Committee, I saw more of the same: Republicans rolling over for Trump while their
The cost-of-living crisis is real, and working families are paying the price.
That's why my @AppropsDems colleagues and I are fighting back against Republican proposals to cut health care and make life even more expensive. Americans deserve lower costs and greater opportunity.
Today, @AppropsDems are marking up the Homeland Security funding bill.
We're fighting to hold ICE and CBP accountable by requiring judicial warrants, respecting civil rights, and operating with full transparency.
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This weekend there was a mass shooting in Toledo—12 people were shot. Thanks to dedicated first responders with years of groundbreaking training, no one died. Training of this type was developed by the CDC's Firearm Injury & Mortality Prevention Research Program. Today's GOP bill
Instead of working on a bill that helps Americans access health care, education, & employment opportunities, Republicans aim to disinvest in key programs and leave hardworking families on their own.
Watch @AppropsDems fight to restore critical investments for the American
Republicans refuse to invest in the research that saves lives. In fact, they’re working overtime to make us weaker, sicker, and poorer.
I’m proudly fighting back against their latest attempt to gut Health and Human Services. 🔴WATCH NOW @AppropsDems:
Today, @AppropsDems are marking up the Labor and Health and Human Services funding bill—a bill that impacts programs families in Rochester and across the country rely on.
I'm fighting for investments that lower costs and support working families.
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Access to safe drinking water and reliable wastewater infrastructure should not depend on a community’s ZIP code.
During the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations markup, I spoke in support of restoring funding for the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure
Congress provided $600M for Gavi to help deliver lifesaving vaccines to children around the world.
Those funds are still held up by a vaccine denier.
Our global health policy should follow science, the law, and Congress’ direction — not conspiracy theories.
Release the funds.
The EPA's Office of Environmental Justice was founded in 1992 and has operated under both Democratic and Republican leadership because pollution does not recognize politics. Locally, I have worked with the Junction Coalition, Lake Erie Water Keepers, and community based groups to
They don’t call it “breaking bread” for no reason.
Today’s Interior Appropriations markup lunch:
Idaho potato French fries from @CongMikeSimpson and my very own homemade Maine wild blueberry pie (leave it to a Mainer to whip up 8 pies in one morning!). 🥧
Maybe… hopefully!…