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Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

May 16, 2012 Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2013 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill. The legislation strengthens America’s homeland security efforts while at the same time reducing government spending. The bill provides $39.1 billion in discretionary funding for DHS, a decrease of $484 million below last year’s level and a decrease of $393 million below the President’s request.

House Passes Fiscal Year 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill

May 10, 2012 Press Release
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the fiscal year 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill (H.R. 5326), which funds the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other related agencies for the next fiscal year.

Chairman Aderholt Opening Statement on FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill for Subcommittee Markup

May 9, 2012 Statements

It is my honor to present to the Subcommittee the fiscal year 2013 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security.

Similar to the Subcommittee’s work over the past two fiscal years, the bill before us today demonstrates how we can sufficiently fund vital security programs while also reducing discretionary spending overall.

Chairwoman Granger Opening Statement on FY 2013 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill for Subcommittee Markup

May 9, 2012 Statements

Good morning and welcome to the Subcommittee markup of the fiscal year 2013 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.

Chairman Wolf Floor Statement on FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill

May 9, 2012 Statements

I am pleased to begin the consideration of H.R. 5326, making appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. The bill provides funding for programs whose impacts range from the safety of people in their homes and communities to the farthest reaches of space.

Chairman Rogers Opening Statement on FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill for Subcommittee Markup

May 9, 2012 Statements

Thank you, Chairman Aderholt and Ranking Member Price. As we meet today to address the funding of the Department of Homeland Security, I wish to extend my congratulations to both of you and the subcommittee staffs on both sides who have put in long hours to craft this important piece of legislation.

Chairman Rogers Opening Statement on FY 2013 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill for Subcommittee Markup

May 9, 2012 Statements

I thank the Chairwoman for yielding, and I congratulate her and Ranking Member Lowey on producing a fiscal year 2013 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations bill. The Chairwoman, Ranking Member, and staff on both sides have worked tirelessly to bring this important legislation before the subcommittee today.

Chairman Rogers Floor Statement on FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill

May 8, 2012 Statements

Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of HR 5326, the Fiscal Year 2013 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill.

Chairman Rogers Opening Statement on FY 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill for Subcommittee Markup

May 8, 2012 Statements

Chairman Rogers Opening Statement on FY 2013 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill for Subcommittee Markup

May 8, 2012 Statements

I thank Chairman Culberson for yielding, and I congratulate him and Ranking Member Bishop on producing a bipartisan fiscal year 2013 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Chairmen, Ranking Member, and staff have worked tirelessly to bring this important legislation before the subcommittee today. 

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