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Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill

May 14, 2019

WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2020 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. The legislation funds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Interior programs, the Department of Energy, and other related agencies.

Subcommittees

Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies (116th Congress)

Issues:Energy and Water

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Defense Funding Bill

May 14, 2019

WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2020 Defense funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee on Wednesday, May 15. The legislation funds the Department of Defense, including operations and maintenance, readiness activities, research and development, equipment modernization, and health and quality-of-life programs for our troops and military families.

Subcommittees

Defense (116th Congress)

Issues:Defense

House Passes $19.1 Billion Emergency Disaster Appropriations Bill

May 10, 2019

The House today passed legislation, on a bipartisan vote of 257-150, to provide relief and recovery assistance for Americans affected by hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters.

Chairwoman Lowey Floor Statement on Disaster Aid Bill H.R. 2157

May 10, 2019

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House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 2157, legislation to provide relief and recovery assistance for Americans affected by recent natural disasters.

Chairwoman Lowey Statement at Subcommittee Markup of FY 2020 State and Foreign Operations Funding Bill

May 10, 2019

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"This bill reflects Congressional priorities to advance U.S. foreign policy and our foreign assistance programs. It upholds many bipartisan positions of this Committee and of Congress. It largely follows the language of the FY 2019 Omnibus, with notable exceptions on certain issues, such as reproductive health, climate change, and multilateral assistance."

Issues:State, Foreign Operations

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (116th Congress)

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.

Subcommittees

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (116th Congress)

Issues:State, Foreign Operations

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

May 9, 2019

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"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."

Issues:Military Construction, VA

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (116th Congress)

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.

Subcommittees

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (116th Congress)

Issues:Military Construction, VA

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.

Subcommittees

Legislative Branch (116th Congress)

Issues:Legislative Branch

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

May 9, 2019

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"The bill makes needed investments in the programs that improve our military readiness and provides the benefits and medical care that our Veterans have earned because of their service to our Nation. The FY 2020 Committee recommendation provides $108.1 billion which includes $921 million for Overseas Contingency Operations and $2 billion in emergency funding to address Hurricane damage in North Carolina and Florida. This is a $10 billion increase above the FY 2019 enacted funding level and $6.1 billion below the FY 2020 budget request."

Issues:Military Construction, VA

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (116th Congress)