It Is therefore difficult for us to understand the severe cuts in the ERMA. as well as other humanitarian accounts. being recommended by the House Appropriations Committee. The Committees reduction of ERMA fundingto a level of 28 percent below the Presidents FY 07 requestcomes at a time when PRM is struggling to cope with serious budgetary constraints. These cuts. which also have impacted the Migration and Refugee Assistance (MRA) account. threaten the lifesaving assistance provided to persons caught In the tragic violence of Sudan. Colombia. and other conflictaffected areas. We urge the House of Representatives to restore funding for these critical humanitarian programs and strongly support your efforts on the House floor to address the cuts in the ERMA account.