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Representatives Schakowsky and Gallego Lead 172 Representatives in Calling For No Riders in Appropriations Bills

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2016.  Today, Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement after leading 172 representatives in sending a letter to House Leadership urging that no divisive policy provisions be included in the 2017 appropriations bills:

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“Divisive partisan policy riders have no place in our appropriations bills,” said Rep. Schakowsky. “Last year’s two-year budget agreement should’ve settled the issue and allowed both parties to work together to craft the 2017…

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