STOPPING APPROPRIATION WORK

On 2025-03-03, Representative Norma J. Torres (D-CA-35) delivered a floor speech titled "STOPPING APPROPRIATION WORK" in the House.

STOPPING APPROPRIATION WORK

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025)] [House] [Page H940] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] STOPPING APPROPRIATION WORK (Mrs. TORRES of California asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on a matter that is critical to the functioning of our government. As House appropriators, we are tasked with ensuring that our Federal agencies are properly funded so they can serve the American people. However, we are being asked to perform this vital duty without even knowing what plans DOGE has for the future of our agencies, let alone the true role Elon Musk plays at DOGE and the rules it follows and under what authority. How can we, as lawmakers, fund the government and trust that our instructions written into law are faithfully executed? How can we make informed decisions that directly affect the lives of millions of Americans who rely on these services? We are being left in the dark without knowing about what plans DOGE, OPM, and OMB have. The lack of transparency is alarming, unacceptable, and illegal. We need to end Elon Musk's power grab over agencies and services that Americans depend upon before it is too late. The Republic is in crisis, and Republicans need to wake up. ____________________