[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 69 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E717]
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           LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT (H.R. 4487)

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2014

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, due to a prior commitment in my district, 
I had to miss votes on May 1, 2014. On April 9, 2014, I joined my 
colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee in approving the 
Fiscal Year 2015 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill. Had I been 
present for the vote before the Full House, I would have voted for the 
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act (H.R. 4487).
  This appropriation bill supports the functions of the United States 
House of Representatives and those agencies that we rely on to best 
serve our constituents. Today's bill maintains level funding for 
Members' offices and Committee staff. While not ideal, it does not 
impose further reductions that would harm the ability of Congressional 
offices to respond to the needs of our constituents and our district. 
The bill also provides funding for the Library of Congress, Capitol 
Police, Botanical Garden, Architect of the Capitol, and Government 
Printing Office, which support for work of Congress and the American 
public. It is important that Congress ensure these agencies have the 
resources and funding they need to best serve our constituents and 
offices.
  On Mr. Nugent's amendment, I would have voted ``no''.
  On Mr. Gosar's amendment, I would have voted ``no''.
  On Mr. Broun's amendment, I would have voted ``no''.
  On Mr. Holt's amendment, I would have voted ``yes''.

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