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Continuing Resolution Released
September 22, 2016
Press Release
The Continuing Resolution (CR) provides funding at the current rate of operations for the government through December 9, 2016. It also includes $1.1 billion in emergency funding to fight and prevent the spread of the Zika virus, contains the full-year, FY 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, and provides $500 million in grants to help families and communities affected by recent floods to rebuild and recover.
Chairman Rogers Statement on the Administration’s Transfer of Existing Funding to Fight the Zika Virus
August 11, 2016
Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today released the following statement in response to the announcement that the Department of Health and Human Services has directed an additional $76.6 million to fight the Zika virus – a move that the Chairman and the Republican-led House have been calling for.
Appropriations Committee Sends Joint House and Senate Letter to the White House Urging Action on Zika Funding
July 14, 2016
Press Release
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, along with Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran and other senior members of the House and Senate committees, today sent a joint letter to President Obama urging White House action on Zika funding.
House Passes Fiscal Year 2017 Interior and Environment Bill
July 14, 2016
Press Release
The House today approved the fiscal year 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill. The legislation includes funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Forest Service, the Indian Health Service, and various independent and related agencies.
Chairman Rogers Hails Completion of all 12 Appropriations Bills in Committee
July 14, 2016
Press Release
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today released the following statement after the Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill, the twelfth and final bill for the 2017 appropriations cycle.
Appropriations Committee Approves the Fiscal Year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill
July 14, 2016
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the draft fiscal year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) funding bill. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and other related agencies.
Chairman Calvert Floor Statement on H.R. 5538, the FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill
July 12, 2016
Remarks

House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert today spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 5538, the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

The text of the statement follows:

Mr. Chairman, I'm pleased to bring to the floor H.R. 5538, the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.

Chairman Rogers Floor Statement on H.R. 5538, the FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill
July 12, 2016
Remarks

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 5538, the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill.

The text of his statement follows:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5538, the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill.

This legislation provides nearly $32.1 billion for agencies charged with managing and protecting our natural resources and our federal lands, as well as Native American programs and other independent agencies.

Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
July 12, 2016
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. The legislation targets funding to U.S. foreign policy priorities, including programs that will address instability around the world. The bill focuses funding on the protection of American embassies and consulates, and support for the security of U.S. allies and partners – particularly those in strategic and vulnerable areas, including countries in the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa, and European countries facing Russian aggression. The bill also provides critical humanitarian aid to war-torn and impoverished areas around the globe and dedicates funds to address health threats overseas before they reach the United States. In addition, the legislation contains strong oversight measures and reductions to nonessential or lower-priority international programs to protect and save taxpayer dollars.
House Approves Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Services Bill
July 7, 2016
Press Release
The House today approved the fiscal year 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. The bill provides annual funding for the Treasury Department, the Judiciary, the Small Business Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other related agencies.
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