116th Congress

FY2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee

May 10, 2019

Subcommittee markup of FY2020 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

Appropriations Subcommittee Approves Fiscal Year 2020 State and Foreign Operations Funding Bill

May 10, 2019

WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs today approved its fiscal year 2020 bill. In total, the bill provides $56.4 billion in base discretionary funding—$2.2 billion above the fiscal year 2019 enacted level and $13.7 billion above the President's budget request. The bill next heads to the full Committee for markup.

Chairwoman Lowey Statement at Full Committee Markup of FY 2020 Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Funding Bill

May 9, 2019

"The bill before us honors our commitment to servicemembers, veterans, and thousands of military families who sacrifice every day for our nation. We are making significant investments to ensure they have the facilities needed to confront emerging threats, guarantee access to reliable family housing, and deliver health care, benefits, and assistance veterans have earned."

Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Funding Bill

May 9, 2019

WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2020 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill on a vote of 31 to 21. The legislation funds the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and other related agencies, including the American Battle Monuments Commission and Armed Forces Retirement Home.

In total, the legislation provides $108.1 billion in discretionary funding – $10.1 billion above the fiscal year 2019 enacted level. This includes $921 million in Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funding as well as $2 billion for emergency needs related to Hurricanes Michael and Florence at military bases in North Carolina and Florida.

Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Legislative Branch Funding Bill

May 9, 2019

The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2020 Legislative Branch bill on a vote of 28 to 22. The legislation funds the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government, including the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional Budget Office, and Capitol Police.