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Chairman Rogers Welcomes Rep. Andy Harris to the Appropriations Committee
February 14, 2013
Press Release
The House Republican Steering Committee today appointed Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) to serve on the House Appropriations Committee in the 113th Congress. Rep. Harris replaces former Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson, who recently retired from the House.
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee Announces Public Witness Hearing
February 14, 2013
Press Release
The Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies will hold a public witnesses hearing March 13, 2013, at 10:00 AM in Rayburn 2358-C.
Appropriations Subcommittee Vice Chairs Named
January 31, 2013
Press Release
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today announced the Republicans Members who will serve as Vice Chairs of the 12 Appropriations subcommittees for the 113th Congress.
Chairman Rogers Statement For Full Committee Organizational Meeting
January 23, 2013
Remarks

The Committee will come to order.

Hello, everyone. Welcome to the first meeting of the Committee on Appropriations for the 113th Congress. I'm looking forward to a busy, successful year chock full of plenty of Appropriations work.

The main order of business today is the consideration and adoption of our Committee rules, subcommittee jurisdictions, and oversight plans.

Before we get down to the nitty gritty, I would like to make some general opening remarks.

Rogers Praises House Passage of Emergency Legislation to Aid Victims of Hurricane Sandy
January 15, 2013
Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today praised the passage of H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act. The bill, sponsored by Chairman Rogers, will provide a total of $50.5 billion in aid for Hurricane Sandy victims and their communities.
Chairman Rogers Floor Statement in Opposition to the Mulvaney Amendment to H.R. 152
January 15, 2013
Remarks
Chairman Rogers spoke on the House floor in opposition to an amendment offered by Rep. Mulvaney, which would enact an across-the-board cut to all discretionary appropriations for fiscal year 2013 to offset critical emergency spending.
Chairman Rogers Floor Statement in Support of H.R. 152 - Disaster Appropriations Act of 2013
January 15, 2013
Remarks

Mr. Speaker, I rise to present legislation providing emergency supplemental funding for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery.

The base bill totals $17 billion in crucial funding to meet immediate needs for the victims, businesses and communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Since this terrible storm hit, we have come to realize that recovery is going to take months and years – not days and weeks. This legislation puts the region on the path to recovery by providing the aid needed for immediate relief, while also beginning the process of meeting longer-term recovery needs.

Chairman Rogers Announces GOP Subcommittee Membership for the 113th Congress
January 15, 2013
Press Release
Rogers: “It is my honor and privilege to serve side by side with some of the hardest workers in Congress – the Subcommittee Chairs and Members of the Appropriations committee. It is through their dedication and steadfast commitment to responsible governing that we can help address the nation’s many fiscal challenges."
Chairman Hal Rogers Statement For Rules Committee on H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013
January 14, 2013
Remarks

Good afternoon, Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Slaughter and members of the Committee. I am here before you today to present legislation providing urgently needed funding for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery.

I am sure I don't need to explain to you why it is crucial we consider and pass this legislation, given the size and scope of the devastation caused by this storm. It's clear that recovery from this terrible hurricane is going to take months and years, not days and weeks, and thousands of victims are currently awaiting much-needed assistance.

Chairman Rogers Introduces Emergency Legislation for Hurricane Sandy Recovery
January 4, 2013
Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today introduced legislation to provide needed funding for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery (H.R. 152). The base bill totals $17 billion, and will provide funding to meet immediate and critical needs for Sandy victims and their communities.
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