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April 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 25.
April 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The Senate Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has dragged on for more than 70 days – and counting. It is the longest shutdown in American history. Despite terrorist-linked attacks in U.S. communities and another attempt on President Trump’s life just last weekend, Senate Democrats – rallied by Chuck Schumer – continue to deny full, reliable funding to key security agencies and operations.
April 29, 2026
Thank you, Chairman Harris, and thank you to Ranking Member Bishop, Ranking Member DeLauro, and to all our members. As we start today’s full committee markup, I am reminded that America’s farmers and ranchers were already in the fields long before we walked into this hearing room – planting, tending, and carrying the responsibility that keeps this country fed and moving forward.
April 29, 2026
Thank you, Chairman Cole, and I want to commend your leadership in moving the FY27 appropriations process forward. I also want to recognize the Ranking Member of the Full Committee, Ms. DeLauro, and the Subcommittee Ranking Member, Mr. Bishop, for their work in getting us to this point. I appreciate the conversations Mr. Bishop and I have had, and while we may not agree on everything in the bill, I know we are closer to agreement than some of today’s debate may show.
