Rep. Veasey Issues Statement on FY 2018 GOP 8-Bill Appropriations Package
September 14, 2017
September 14, 2017
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following statement after the "Make America Secure and Prosperous Act" (H.R. 3354), an eight bill appropriations package to fund federal agencies, passed by a 211-198 vote:
"Congress is responsible for ensuring that the crucial programs that Americans rely on to help feed their families, access crucial health services like birth control, and learn new skills to gain employment are funded at responsible leve . . .
"Congress is responsible for ensuring that the crucial programs that Americans rely on to help feed their families, access crucial health services like birth control, and learn new skills to gain employment are funded at responsible leve . . .