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Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
June 17, 2013
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2014 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation provides annual funding for national defense nuclear weapons activities, the Army Corps of Engineers, various programs under the Department of Energy, and other related agencies. The bill totals $30.4 billion – a cut of $2.9 billion below the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and a reduction of $4.1 billion compared to the President’s request.
Appropriations Committee Approves the Fiscal Year 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
June 13, 2013
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2014 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which will now head to the House floor for consideration. The proposed legislation funds important agricultural and food programs and services, including food safety, animal and plant health programs, rural development and farm services, marketplace oversight, and nutrition programs.
House Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2014 Defense Appropriations Bill
June 12, 2013
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2014 Defense Appropriations bill. The legislation includes funding for critical national security needs, and provides the resources needed to continue the nation’s military efforts abroad. In addition, the bill provides essential funding for health and quality of life programs for the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families.
House Approves Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
June 6, 2013
Press Release
The House today approved the fiscal year 2013 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill (H.R. 2217) on a vote of 245-182. The bill provides funding to help strengthen America’s homeland security efforts while cutting wasteful or unnecessary programs.
Chairman Hal Rogers Floor Statement on H.R. 2217, the FY14 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
June 5, 2013
Remarks

Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 2217, the Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations.

I'd like to thank my colleagues for their careful consideration of the MilCon Appropriations bill yesterday, and I'd like to ask them to continue these efforts on this bill today – a conscientious piece of legislation that I believe can and should pass this House on a bipartisan basis.

The bill before you today provides $38.9 billion for the Department of Homeland Security.

Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman John Carter Floor Statement on H.R. 2217
June 5, 2013
Remarks

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I yield myself as much time as I may consume.

Mr. Chairman, it was 69 years ago this Thursday that more than 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded during the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France. That courageous operation, as well as the sacrifice of so many brave individuals, serves as a sobering reminder that freedom and security are in fact not free.

House Passes Fiscal Year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill
June 4, 2013
Press Release
The House today approved the fiscal year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill (H.R. 2216). The bill provides the nation’s military with the infrastructure needed to house, train, and equip military personnel, provides for the quality of life of our troops and their families, and maintains our strong military base structure. It also funds veterans’ benefits and programs to ensure that all veterans receive needed services.
Chairman John Culberson Floor Statement in Support of H.R. 2216, the Fiscal Year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill
June 4, 2013
Remarks

Chairman Hal Rogers Floor Statement in Support of H.R. 2216, the Fiscal Year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill
June 4, 2013
Remarks

Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of H.R. 2216, the Fiscal Year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill.

This is the first of 12 Appropriations bills I hope to bring to the floor under regular order. Although we received the President's budget nearly 2 months late, I have every intention of drafting and considering all 12 appropriations measures in a timely fashion and in the traditional open process that allows all members to have their say in how taxpayer dollars should be spent.

House Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2014 Defense Appropriations Bill
June 4, 2013
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today released the subcommittee draft of the fiscal year 2014 Defense Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for critical national security needs, and provides resources to continue the nation’s military efforts abroad. In addition, the bill provides essential funding for health and quality-of-life programs for the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families.
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