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March 12, 2026
Washington, D.C. – ICYMI: Appropriators continue the work of responsible governance, with hearings on FY27 funding well underway. Subcommittees have been working diligently to build on the FY26 enacted bills while laying the groundwork for the upcoming fiscal year. Oversight is a core responsibility of the Appropriations Committee. During proceedings, federal agencies must answer for how taxpayer dollars are spent, and inspectors general provide independent audits and findings on the use of funds. This process strengthens accountability and promotes transparency across government.
March 12, 2026
Washington, D.C. – TSA agents are about to miss a full paycheck. Airports across the nation are descending into delay and cancellation chaos at the height of spring break. Multiple attacks in urban areas are being investigated as potential acts of terrorism. The FBI is warning that Iran may retaliate with drone assaults on the West Coast. And Iranian hacktivists have launched a cyberattack against a U.S. medical device maker.
March 6, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The Washington Post Editorial Board published an editorial on the potential risks of a prolonged shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically following the recent strike on Iran and the shooting in Austin, TX, that is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism.
March 6, 2026
The subject of today’s hearing is the Fiscal Year 2027 budget requests for the Library of Congress and the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). Today’s hearing marks the beginning of the Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations hearing season. In addition to our hearings being broadcast live, this hearing will include a closed captioning option. Last year the House Modernization and Innovation Subcommittee recommended this technology for all committees across the House. As the Chairman of the Subcommittee that provides the funding for modernization projects, I was pleased to approve the funds, providing greater accessibility to those participating in committee hearings.
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