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March 6, 2024
Remarks

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the Chair for yielding time.

I rise in strong support of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024, particularly the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. As Chairman of that subcommittee, I worked hard to ensure the bill includes many House Republican priorities.

At a total of $58.2 billion, the bill advances our national security, our energy security, and our economic competitiveness in a fiscally responsible manner.


March 6, 2024
Remarks

Mr. Speaker, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, I rise in support of the Consolidated Appropriations Act under consideration today.

The fiscal situation facing the Nation requires Congress to make significant spending reductions while maintaining strong commitments to the safety, security, and well-being of the American people.

After tough but fair bipartisan negotiations, we have produced a strong bill that prioritizes everyday Americans while right-sizing bureaucracy.


March 6, 2024
Op-Eds
Committee Member David Valadao (CA), wrote an op-ed for Agri-Pulse, highlighting the importance of supporting America's farmers and rural communities.

March 5, 2024
Op-Eds
Committee Member and Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus Dan Newhouse (WA) wrote an op-ed for Newsweek, emphasizing the national security risk of American farmland owned by foreign adversaries and how the Appropriations Committee is taking action:

March 4, 2024
Op-Eds

Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN) wrote an op-ed for the Daily Caller, highlighting the importance of investing in our nuclear capabilities.


March 3, 2024

WASHINGTON - Today, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees released the first package of final Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 will be considered in the House the week of March 4th. House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement after the package was released:


February 28, 2024
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, and Leader Jeffries along with House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Granger and Ranking Member DeLauro and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Murray and Vice Chair Collins released the following statement:

February 28, 2024
Remarks

Mr./Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of this short-term continuing resolution. This bill extends government funding until March 8th for 4 bills and March 22nd for the others.  

Given the differences between this year’s House and Senate bills, we knew finding common ground would not be easy. But, we have made progress, and we need a few more weeks to finish drafting the bills. We also need to give members adequate time to review them.


February 6, 2024
Remarks

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer House Resolution 7217, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024. This bill provides $17.6 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations, which will provide needed military assistance to America's great ally Israel and support U.S. military forces operating in the region.


February 6, 2024
Remarks

I rise in support of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act to provide much-needed assistance to our democratic and unwavering ally, Israel, as it combats terrorism against its citizens.

I commend my colleague, Chairman Ken Calvert, for his leadership in drafting this critical legislation, as well as Chairwoman Kay Granger. I want to thank Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise for bringing this bill to the House floor.