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Republican Appropriators Press Harris on Border Wall Construction

Apr 29, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, Appropriations Committee Republicans sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris, the White House’s lead in stemming the flow of migrants at our southwest border, requesting an update on the results of the 60-day pause and review of border wall construction contracts. The letter, led by the Republican Leader of the Committee, Rep.

Granger Remarks at United States Southern Command Hearing

Apr 15, 2021 Statements

Thank you, Madam Chair. Admiral Faller, it’s good to see you again.

SOUTHCOM is an extremely important area of operations that frequently does not get the priority it deserves because of conflicts in other areas of the world. It has been, and will continue to be, a priority of mine.

Granger Remarks at the Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request Hearing

Apr 15, 2021 Statements

Thank you, Chairman Price, for holding this hearing today.

I want to welcome the secretary for his first hearing with our Committee.

Mr. Secretary, I know you come to Washington with the perspective of a former mayor. You have said that there are no Democratic or Republican potholes. And, as a former mayor myself, I completely agree with you on that point.

Granger Remarks at The U.S. Department of Agriculture – The Year Ahead Hearing

Apr 14, 2021 Statements

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing today so that we can hear Secretary Vilsack’s plans for the Department of Agriculture.

The events of the past year have affected virtually every sector of our economy. This is especially true for our farmers and ranchers. Thanks to the staff at USDA, programs were quickly implemented to help those affected by the pandemic.

Republican Appropriators Oppose Changing Pro-Life Protections

Apr 7, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Appropriations Committee Republicans sent a letter to Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) urging the Majority to keep all existing pro-life protections in the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills. The letter, led by the Republican Leader of the Committee, Rep.

Granger: Pelosi And Biden Need To Get Their Heads Out Of The Sand, Recognize Border Crisis

Mar 11, 2021 Press Release
ICYMI: Today, House Appropriations Lead Republican Kay Granger (R-TX) and Republican Leadership, including GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), and Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY), held a press conference on the ongoing border crisis that the Biden Administration refuses to acknowledge. Homeland Security Lead Republican John Katko (R-NY), Rep.

Republican Appropriators Request Hearings on Border Crisis

Mar 9, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Appropriations Committee Republicans sent a letter to Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) requesting that the Committee hold hearings on the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis at our southern border as soon as possible. The letter, led by the Republican Leader of the Committee, Rep.

Granger Raises Concern on Administration’s Rapid-Processing Hubs for Migrants

Mar 5, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Rep.

Granger Remarks at Legislative Branch Hearing on Security Failures of January 6th

Feb 25, 2021 Statements

I would like to thank Chairman Ryan and Ranking Member Herrera Beutler for holding this important hearing today.

Granger, Foxx Pen Op-Ed on Need to Reopen Schools

Feb 22, 2021 Op-Eds

Lead Republicans Kay Granger (TX) and Virginia Foxx (NC) on Appropriations and Education & Labor Committees respectfully, both former educators, penned an op-ed for The Washington Times on the need to reopen schools, warning of the lasting negative effects on our nation’s children if we don’t change course:
 

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