Press Releases
June 22, 2022
Press Release
Legislation supports safer communities by funding local law enforcement, supports small businesses and American manufacturing, creates jobs, and confronts the climate crisis
"This legislation also reduces gun violence with funding for Gun Violence Reduction Grants and invests in programs to prevent violence against women. With these resources, we are also working to end the opioid epidemic and confront the climate crisis. I am proud that with this bill, House Democrats are leading the way to address some of the biggest issues facing working families.”
June 22, 2022
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Legislation creates jobs, invests in education, child care, and research, bolsters public health infrastructure, and advances equal treatment for women
The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds agencies and programs in the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education.
June 22, 2022
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Legislation supports the Capitol Police, protects the U.S. Capitol, and strengthens the capacity of the Congress to serve our communities
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2023 Legislative Branch bill on a 32-26 vote.
June 22, 2022
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Legislation creates jobs, rebuilds crumbling infrastructure, expands access to safe and affordable housing, and promotes safety
The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds agencies and programs in the Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
June 22, 2022
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Legislation helps Ukraine defend its democracy, protects national security, and confronts the climate crisis
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2023 Defense bill on a 32-26 vote.
June 22, 2022
Press Release
“Instead of catering to the biggest corporations and billionaires that despite record profits continue to raise their prices, House Democrats and the Appropriations Committee are once again introducing government funding bills that help the middle class, working families, small businesses, and the vulnerable who work hard. These allocations reflect our commitment to a framework for the upcoming fiscal year with three critically distinct components."
June 22, 2022
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The House Appropriations Committee today released its reports accompanying the fiscal year 2023 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bills.
June 21, 2022
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Legislation supports safer communities by funding local law enforcement, supports small businesses and American manufacturing, creates jobs, and confronts the climate crisis
"The 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies bill makes our communities safer by increasing funding for local law enforcement who deserve our respect as they work day in and day out to protect us.”
June 21, 2022
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Legislation lowers costs for working families, creates good-paying jobs, invests in clean energy, and rebuilds water infrastructure
"These investments responsibly strengthen our nuclear deterrent, protect our national security, and meet our obligations to environmental cleanup efforts. With funding to confront the climate crisis, increase energy security, and rebuild critical infrastructure, this funding will impact every corner of our nation.”
June 21, 2022
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Legislation supports allies, promotes democracy, rebuilds public health infrastructure, confronts climate change, and advances women’s rights
“With this State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs funding bill, we are strengthening the global public health infrastructure which is critical to combatting the spread of COVID-19. We are supporting women and girls, combatting climate change, and increasing humanitarian assistance. "