Press Releases
August 13, 2012
"The bill proposed by the chairman - when adjusted for inflation and population growth - would bring funding back to levels not seen since 2001…The bill is also loaded down with numerous controversial partisan riders that have no place on an appropriations bill.
Issues:Agriculture
July 23, 2012
I had hoped that the Appropriations Committee would remain a safe haven from the partisan gridlock that has characterized this Congress. I would remind my Republican colleagues that we are sent here by our constituents to get our work done and make the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, July 23rd, 2012
Press Contact:Ryan Nickel (202) 225-3481
WASHINGTON- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rep.
Issues:Agriculture
July 18, 2012
Total Spending in the Labor-HHS-Education Bill: Over the Past Ten Years, Just Roughly Keeping Up with Inflation
July 17, 2012
This bill is an extremely partisan proposal, stands little chance of even being brought up on the House floor, and will rightly be disregarded by both the Senate and the President. This draft proposal only serves to underscore the desperate need for bipa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
Press Contact: Ryan Nickel (202) 225-3481
WASHINGTON- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rep.
Issues:Agriculture
June 27, 2012
* EPA Cut -17% * Drasticly Underfunds Conservation * 20 Special Interest Riders
Issues:Interior and Environment
June 27, 2012
Interior & Environment
June 27, 2012
The deep funding cuts necessitated by the 302(b) allocation, as well as the various special interest riders and funding limitations that were included in the subcommittee bill, would cause real harm to the environment and to efforts to preserve America's natural and cultural heritage.
Issues:Interior and Environment
June 20, 2012
Financial Services & General Government
June 20, 2012
I am also extremely concerned about the level of funding at the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the SEC receives a $50 million increase from last year, this increase is essentially offset by restrictions placed on the SEC Reserve Fund. Moreover, this level of funding is nearly 200 million dollars below the Administration's request. America's investors need a strong cop on the beat to ensure that past abuses are not repeated, and to ensure that the SEC's new powers under Dodd-Frank are vigorously enforced. The funding level in this bill is inadequate given these needs.
Issues:Financial Services