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WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider H.R. 4394, The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the House with a vote of 210 to 199.
Mr. Chairman, it's my distinct honor to bring the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water bill before you today.
Before I go into the details, I'd like to recognize the hard work of Chairwoman Granger and Ranking Member DeLauro on this bill and the appropriations process. I'd also like to thank my Ranking Member, Ms. Kaptur, for being a tremendous partner throughout this year's process.
At a total of $56.958 billion, the Energy and Water bill advances our national security, our energy security, and our economic competitiveness in a fiscally responsible manner.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to present to the Committee the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Mr. Chairman, before I review the bill, I'd like to thank you, Ranking Member McGovern, and other Members of the Committee for all the hard work you do to ensure a fair and orderly process. I'd also like to thank Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Granger and Ranking Member DeLauro for their leadership on this bill. I'd like to especially thank my Ranking Member, Ms. Kaptur, for being a tremendous partner throughout this year's process.
The Subcommittee received almost 5,000 Member requests and worked hard to be as accommodating as possible within the overall priorities of the bill.
