Op-Eds
July 17, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act will be debated on the House floor. The legislation directly invests in America’s military superiority, shapes a more efficient and effective Department of Defense, protects from threats at America’s border, and takes care of our troops and their families.
May 5, 2025
Washington, D.C. – ICYMI: Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Times, underscoring the critical need for the United States to revitalize its nuclear energy sector. As Chairman of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, he emphasizes how advanced nuclear technology can reduce our reliance on foreign energy sources, lower carbon emissions, and create high-quality jobs here at home. Read his op-ed below and here.
February 19, 2025
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.
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 6, 2025
Washington, D.C. – This new year beginning alongside the end of Hanukkah reminds us of the profound significance of light overcoming darkness. As Israeli and American hostages remain held by terrorists, we recognize the continued fight against the axis of evil that threatens the security of both our nations. In the face of ongoing threats, Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL), and Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) reflect on the importance of peace through strength and remaining in lockstep with Israel and other regional allies to confront forces who threaten our shared safety.
November 22, 2024
ICYMI, the Interior and Environment Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women. During the hearing, Tribal members conveyed the lack of manpower and infrastructure needed to investigate missing cases and homicides, all of which have been exacerbated by jurisdictional issues among state, federal, and Tribal entities.
August 6, 2024
Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) wrote an op-ed for the Idaho Statesman, highlighting the need for improved pay structures for wildland firefighters and how the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act serves as a permanent fix in ensuring our frontline
June 24, 2024
ICYMI, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) wrote an op-ed for STAT, highlighting the need for thoughtful, strategic, and transformative reform at The National Institutes of Health.
