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

by Press on April 19, 2016

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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: