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Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This Congress has a fundamental responsibility to fund the government and keep it open and serving the American people. It’s a duty I take seriously – and one I have worked diligently to lead on.
Washington, D.C.– The House Appropriations Committee has formally completed its work at the committee level, successfully advancing all 12 Fiscal Year 2026 bills through their subcommittees and the full committee. Through hearings, markups, and floor action, the FY26 process has focused on restoring fiscal responsibility, reining in wasteful spending, advancing President Trump’s America First agenda, and building a safer, stronger future for the nation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
Washington, D.C. – Following this week's floor passage of Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole’s (R-OK) motion to move the House to conference with the Senate on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Acts, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) appointed House majority conferees.
Republican Conference Committee Representatives include:
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 28.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) offered a motion to move the House to conference with the Senate on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Acts, 2026. This marks the first time since Fiscal Year 2019 that regular appropriations bills could proceed to a conference committee, demonstrating renewed action to restore regular order.
Thank you, Chairman Cole, and thank you for the leadership that you bring to the House of Representatives, this Committee, and the entire process of appropriately funding our federal government. I would also like to thank Ranking Member Meng, Ranking Member DeLauro, and all Members of this Committee.
The House Appropriations Committee does some of the most important work in Congress, and it cannot be completed without Members’ dedication to this effort. Additionally, I would also like to thank both the Majority and Minority staff for their hard work.
Thank you, Chairman Rogers, and thank you to Ranking Member Meng, Ranking Member DeLauro, and to all our members.
The Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies bill sets firm priorities:
• Strengthening the safety of our communities;
• Driving American leadership in science and innovation;
• And expanding opportunity in our economy.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 28.
Thank you, Chairman Aderholt, and thank you to Ranking Member DeLauro and to all the members of the committee for being here today.
Our markup work continues with a bill of critical importance to Americans and our nation. The legislation before us funds the operations of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and other related agencies. From biomedical research to our classrooms—the impact of this measure on public health and education is one of great importance.
