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Rogers Remarks at Oversight Hearing on the Federal Bureau of Prisons
February 26, 2025
Remarks
This is the first hearing for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the 119th Congress. I am honored to serve as Chairman of this important Subcommittee.
Aderholt Remarks at Hearing on Federal Investments in Elementary Education
February 26, 2025
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Good morning. Thank you to our witnesses who have come to testify before us for this important hearing. Today, this subcommittee will examine the effectiveness of Federal K-12 funding and the importance of school choice. I look forward to learning more from our witnesses about the state of our public K-12 schools,  challenges facing these students, and the trends these experts are seeing in the field. 

Simpson Remarks at American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day 2, Morning Session
February 26, 2025
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The committee will come to order.

Good morning and welcome to the second day of our public witness hearings for American Indian and Alaska Native programs.  I want to welcome all the distinguished Tribal elders and leaders here today and to thank our witnesses for appearing before the Committee to share their concerns on these important topics. In terms of hearing logistics, I will call each panel of witnesses to the table one panel at a time. 

Calvert Remarks at FY26 Defense Member Day Hearing
February 25, 2025
Remarks
Today, the Subcommittee will hold an open hearing, in which all Members of the House have been invited to testify on their priorities for the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act.
Simpson Remarks at American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day 1, Afternoon Session (As Prepared)
February 25, 2025
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Good afternoon and welcome to the second session of our public witness hearing specifically focused on American Indian and Alaska Native programs. I would like to welcome all the distinguished Tribal elders and leaders here today and thank our witnesses for appearing before the Committee to share their perspectives on these important topics.
Cole Remarks at American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day 1, Morning Session
February 25, 2025
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Good morning, everyone. Thank you all for being here this week and for taking the time to testify on the important issues affecting your communities. As an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, Tribal issues have always been at the forefront of the policy decisions I make as a Member of Congress and as a Member of this important Committee.
Fleischmann Remarks at Oversight Hearing on the State of the Civil Works Program
February 25, 2025
Remarks
It is my pleasure to welcome Lieutenant General Butch Graham, the Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to discuss the state of the civil works program. Joining General Graham are:
Simpson Remarks at American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day 1, Morning Session
February 25, 2025
Remarks
Good morning and welcome to the first of our public witness hearings dedicated to American Indian and Alaska Native programs. I would like to welcome all the distinguished Tribal elders and leaders here today.  This year, we had an unprecedented number of requests, requiring us to expand to a third day to accommodate around 100 Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Hearing Recap: Appropriators Examine Education Innovation, Workforce Preparedness
February 20, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Hearing Recap: The House Appropriations Committee recently examined how American schools and businesses support career preparation and student workplace success. Led by LHHS Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL), members investigated how to best use federal resources to prepare American students and job seekers for career success.
Simpson: My priorities as Chairman of the House's Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
February 19, 2025
Op-Eds
Washington, D.C. – ICYMI: Mike Simpson (R-ID) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Reporter outlining his priorities as returning Chairman of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
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