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Chairwoman Lowey Statement at Subcommittee Markup of FY 2021 Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA Funding Bill

July 6, 2020

"At a time when hunger is growing, the food supply is under threat, and more and more Americans are falling into poverty, this bill responds effectively to: Meet the needs of SNAP and WIC to ensure the most vulnerable have access to nutritious meals; reduce hunger by increasing funding for the Summer EBT program; and increase investments in the child nutrition program by $1.5 billion."

Issues:Agriculture

Chairman Bishop Statement at Subcommittee Markup of FY 2021 Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA Funding Bill

July 6, 2020

Statements

"I have maintained a steadfast commitment to our rural communities. To that extent, the bill includes $1.055 billion for rural broadband expansion, including $990 million for the ReConnect program, an increase of $435 million or 78%. In total, the bill provides more than $3.2 billion in budget authority for Rural Development programs to fund critical infrastructure, such as water and wastewater systems, and rural housing needs."

Issues:Agriculture

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Labor-HHS-Education Funding Bill

July 6, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2021 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and other related agencies, including the Social Security Administration.

The LHHS bill supports some of the nation's most critical programs that touch individuals and families throughout their lifespan, from Early Head Start to Social Security. The bill continues to invest in programs that provide opportunities for millions of families, so that every individual has a better chance at a better life – with a good education, a good job, and access to affordable health care.

Issues:Labor, HHS, Education

Appropriations Subcommittee Approves Fiscal Year 2021 State and Foreign Operations Funding Bill

July 6, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs today approved by voice vote it fiscal year 2021 bill. In total, the bill provides $65.87 billion in funding, an increase of $8.467 billion above the FY 2020 enacted level and $21.158 billion above the request.

The bill next heads to the full Committee for markup.

Issues:State, Foreign Operations

Chairwoman Lowey Statement at Subcommittee Markup of FY 2021 State and Foreign Operations Funding Bill

July 6, 2020

Statements

"With a total of $65.87 billion, the House bill rejects the President’s “go-it-alone” approach to foreign policy and expresses the Committee’s concerns about the timely obligation and prudent expenditure of resources."

Issues:State, Foreign Operations

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill

July 6, 2020

Press Release

The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Interior programs, the Department of Energy, and other related agencies.

Issues:Energy and Water

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Legislative Branch Funding Bill

July 6, 2020

Press Release

The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2021 Legislative Branch funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government, including the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional Budget Office, and Capitol Police.

Issues:Legislative Branch

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Interior-Environment Funding Bill

July 6, 2020

Press Release

The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2021 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other related agencies, including the Indian Health Service.

Issues:Interior and Environment

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Funding Bill

July 6, 2020

Press Release

The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2021 Homeland Security funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation provides annual funding for the components of the Department of Homeland Security.

Issues:Homeland Security

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill

July 5, 2020

Press Release

The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2021 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation supports our military personnel, bolsters resources for military families, and provides robust funding for veterans’ benefits, healthcare, and other programs.

Issues:Military Construction, VA