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Finally, $975 million for international basic education, newly renamed the Nita M. Lowey Basic Education Fund, $150 million of which will be set aside for the education of girls in conflict-ridden areas.

I’m immensely grateful to my colleagues for joining me in this effort, especially @JeffFortenberry @ChrisCoons @LindseyGrahamSC, and our broad, bipartisan coalition of steadfast advocates, including @allmep @AJCGlobal @AIPAC @jstreetdotorg

Legislation that supports people-to-people exchanges and economic cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians in order to foster engagement, peaceful co-existence, and reconciliation.

$25 million in gun violence prevention research split evenly between the CDC and NIH and $180 million in total funds for national nonprofit security grants across both Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) regions and non-UASI regions.

$82 billion for the Education Stabilization Fund for colleges and schools, including $250 million Head Start and $10 billion for child care assistance to help parents reenter and remain in the workforce and keep child care providers open.

$16.5 million for a program to help alleviate the economic burden of nuclear power plant closures, like the Lower Hudson Valley’s Indian Point.

$284.45 billion for first and second rounds of forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in urgently needed assistance for the small business and the nonprofit community.

$69.75 billion for COVID-19 vaccine delivery and distribution efforts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fight the coronavirus pandemic and direct cash assistance into the pockets of Americans with a new round of direct payments.

I am deeply proud of the legislation we negotiated and introduced today. We will fund COVID-19 vaccine efforts, gun violence and other medical research, and education here and around the world. Here are a few achievements of which I am particularly pleased.https://twitter.com/AppropsDems/status/1341205970672824325 …

To those I have represented: thank you for your trust and confidence. It has been an honor to serve. My full remarks can be viewed and read here: https://lowey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lowey-delivers-farewell-remarks-house-floor …

After 32 years in office, I delivered my farewell remarks on the House Floor last night. While I leave Congress as the first Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the title I still cherish most is United States Representative from New York.https://twitter.com/AppropsDems/status/1340808144331661313 …

When crises strike, they often hit the most vulnerable the hardest. On #HumanRightsDay we must always remember to advocate for our neighbors living in unequal societies and unjust circumstances around the world.

#Dreamers contribute to our economy, enrich our culture, and love our country. It’s time we pass the protection they need into law.

Ten years ago I voted yes on the #DREAMAct and one year ago I voted yes on its expansion, HR6. The Senate blocked both bills and no permanent protection has been passed. Dreamers deserve to live without fear in the only country they have ever known.

Congratulations to @rosadelauro on her election as Appropriations Committee Chairwoman in the 117th Congress. For three decades, Rosa has been my legislative partner and, more importantly, one of my closest friends. @AppropsDems are in good hands with Rosa at the helm.