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June 4, 2013
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.
June 4, 2013
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.
June 4, 2013
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.
June 4, 2013
The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2014 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. 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.
May 22, 2013
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2014 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill. The bill provides funding to help strengthen America’s homeland security efforts while cutting wasteful or unnecessary programs.
May 21, 2013
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill.
May 15, 2013
The House Appropriations Committee today released its proposed fiscal year 2014 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill, to be marked up in subcommittee tomorrow. The bill provides funding to help strengthen America’s homeland security efforts while cutting wasteful or unnecessary programs.
May 14, 2013
The House Appropriations Committee today released the initial fiscal year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation provides the nation’s military with the infrastructure needed to house, train, and equip military personnel, supports the quality of life of our troops and their families, and maintains our military base structure. The bill also funds veterans’ benefits and programs to ensure that all veterans receive the services they have earned as a result of their sacrifices and service to the country.
May 8, 2013
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson examined the President’s budget proposal for the Bureau of Land Management during an appropriations subcommittee hearing yesterday. During the hearing, Simpson questioned BLM Principle Deputy Director Neil Kornze on grazing, sage-grouse, and the impact of frivolous litigation on the agency.
