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We owe our freedom to the nation’s veterans who have put their lives on the line for America, and it is our duty to honor the commitments we’ve made to ensure their well-being and care in return. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman John “Judge” Carter (R-TX) understands the gravity of this monumental responsibility. In this week’s Appropriations 101 conversation with Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID), Carter speaks candidly about the struggles of funding consistent, high-end, and reliable health care for America’s heroes.

This week, the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on the District of Columbia’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Led by FSGG Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce (R-OH), Members executed their oversight duties by discussing a range of issues, including Presidential inauguration security, management of the federal workforce, safeguarding voting integrity, and concerns with Chinese Communist Party-linked investments.

The primary responsibility of government is to ensure the safety of its citizens, and protecting Americans is the chief focus of Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA). In this week’s episode of Appropriations 101, Calvert offers valuable insights into the crucial FY25 Defense bill.

The Appropriations 101 series continues with Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson sitting down with Robert Aderholt (R-AL), who leads the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Subcommittee.

ICYMI, House Appropriators continued their accountability and oversight responsibilities last week by holding a series of hearings, inviting witnesses from the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Institutes of Health, and Tribal communities.

Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson’s (R-ID) next Appropriations 101 features State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee (SFOPS) Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL). During their discussion, Chairman Diaz-Balart highlighted the importance of agency accountability and touched on how information uncovered through rigorous oversight influenced the landscape of the Fiscal Year 2025 SFOPS bill.