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Appropriations Committee Releases FY 2020 State and Foreign Operations Bill Report Ahead of Thursday Markup

May 15, 2019

The House Appropriations Committee today released its report accompanying the fiscal year 2020 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs appropriations bill.

Issues:State, Foreign Operations

Subcommittees

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

Chairwoman Lowey Statement at Subcommittee Markup of FY 2020 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill

May 15, 2019

Statements

"With increased investments through this Committee, we can rebuild our crumbling infrastructure, protect our environment, and foster safe communities. This year’s Energy and Water Development bill accomplishes this goal by investing $46.6 billion to address climate change, improve infrastructure, and strengthen national security, an increase of $1.8 billion above the Fiscal Year 2019 enacted level."

Subcommittees

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

Issues:Energy and Water

Chairwoman Kaptur Statement at Subcommittee Markup of FY 2020 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill

May 15, 2019

Statements

"This bill makes critical investments toward combating climate change, strengthening our nation’s energy and water infrastructure, and responsibly funding our nation’s nuclear deterrent, while providing the means to secure vulnerable nuclear material both at home and abroad. This bill rejects the President’s drastic and short-sighted proposed cuts– including a 12% decrease to the Department of Energy, a 31% decrease to the Army Corps of Engineers, and a 28% decrease to the Bureau of Reclamation – and instead increases investments to these important programs."

Subcommittees

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

Issues:Energy and Water

Appropriations Subcommittee Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Defense Funding Bill

May 15, 2019

Press Release

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense today approved by voice vote its fiscal year 2020 bill. In total, the bill provides $690.2 billion in new discretionary spending authority for the Department of Defense for functions under the Defense Subcommittee’s jurisdiction, an increase of $15.8 billion above the fiscal year 2019 enacted level, and $8 billion below the President’s budget request. The bill next heads to the full Committee for markup.

Issues:Defense

Subcommittees

Defense (116th Congress)

Chairwoman Lowey Statement at Subcommittee Markup of FY 2020 Defense Funding Bill

May 15, 2019

Statements

"National defense is of paramount importance, and our committee’s commitment to securing American interests at home and abroad should transcend party lines. The world becomes more dangerous each day, and we must be united to ensure our armed services have the equipment, training, and resources to succeed at every level."

Subcommittees

Defense (116th Congress)

Issues:Defense

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Interior-Environment Funding Bill

May 14, 2019

Press Release

WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2020 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee on Wednesday, May 15. 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.

In total, the draft bill includes $37.28 billion, an increase of $1.73 billion over the 2019 enacted level and $7.24 billion over the President's 2020 request. There is also an additional $2.25 billion of funding provided under the fire suppression cap adjustment.

Issues:Interior and Environment

Subcommittees

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (116th Congress)

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

May 14, 2019

Press Release

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.

Issues:Energy and Water

Subcommittees

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

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Defense Funding Bill

May 14, 2019

Press Release

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.

Issues:Defense

Subcommittees

Defense (116th Congress)

House Passes $19.1 Billion Emergency Disaster Appropriations Bill

May 10, 2019

Press Release

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

Statements

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.