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February 14, 2025
Washington, D.C. – With Valentine’s Day here, the House Appropriations Committee is expressing our cardinal rule: unlike discretionary spending, there is no limit on love! We can’t help but share our affection for the appropriations process - so in the spirit of the day, enjoy a roundup of festive valentines:
February 12, 2025
Good morning. Thank you to our witnesses who have come to testify before us today on the topic of career preparation, and the importance of maximizing students’ employment and earnings potential. I look forward to hearing about what you have identified works for students and what we should bear in mind as we evaluate programs in the subcommittee’s jurisdiction.
February 11, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Vice Chair and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) held a bipartisan oversight briefing on Mexico’s water treaty violations and the impact on Americans.
February 11, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) issued the below statement following continued bicameral and bipartisan appropriations negotiations this week:
February 10, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released a series of letters sent to committee chairs across the conference, urging coordination and a review of legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. To strengthen oversight and effective governance, he champions a focus on program authorizations and performance to support a strong Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process.
February 5, 2025
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA), and Vice Chair and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) released a statement in support of President Trump’s implementation of a National Security Presidential Memorandum
January 31, 2025
Washington, D.C. – ICYMI: Under Republican leadership, the House Appropriations Committee’s FY25 process has prioritized cuts to wasteful spending and refocused government on its core responsibilities. As the Committee continues to ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently, effectively, and responsibly, we also recognize the need to address primary drivers of the nation’s debt, which fall outside the scope of discretionary funding.
January 30, 2025
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR) released the below statement following yesterday’s mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):
January 23, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee announced the Fiscal Year 2026 American Indian and Alaska Native public witness hearing dates and instructions for providing a written public testimony.
January 23, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) gaveled in the organizational meeting for the 119th Congress. The Appropriations Committee rules and subcommittee jurisdictions were adopted by voice vote.
