House Committee on Appropriations

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Carter Remarks at FY27 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill Full Committee Markup (As Prepared For Delivery)

April 21, 2026

Remarks

Thank you, Chairman Cole, and I want to commend your leadership as we begin the fiscal year 2027 appropriations process and wrap up the Committee’s work on the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies bill. I also wish to recognize the Ranking Member of the Full Committee, Ms. DeLauro, and the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, Ms. Wasserman-Schultz, for their engagement on the bill before us. Especially the work with Ms.

Cole Welcomes Rep. Jefferson Shreve to Appropriations Committee

April 20, 2026

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) announced the Republican Steering Committee's recommendation for Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) to join the House Appropriations Committee. He will be officially added to the roster following the adoption of a resolution on the House floor tomorrow.

Cole Remarks at Budget Hearing on Department of Interior

April 20, 2026

Remarks

Thank you, Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Pingree, for holding this hearing. Secretary Burgum, welcome, and thank you for testifying before the subcommittee on the Administration’s budget proposal for the Department of the Interior for Fiscal Year 2027.

Simpson Remarks at Budget Hearing on Department of Interior

April 20, 2026

Remarks

This afternoon I’d like to welcome the Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum. I would also like to welcome and thank Congressman Tom Cole for joining us today in his role as full committee chair. Chairman Cole is the first Native American to ever chair the Appropriations Committee and continues to be a champion for Indian Country and a great supporter of this subcommittee.