Press Releases
May 1, 2026
With May 1st here, we are reflecting on April at the House Appropriations Committee. From FY27 bill drops and markups to hearings and welcoming a new member, we kept our work in full bloom – moving measures, maximizing momentum, and making every proceeding count. As we spring forward, we’re sharing snapshots of the progress driving us into another month because April Article I powers bring more May markup hours!
April 30, 2026
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement regarding today’s House passage of H.R. 7147, which will now head to President Trump's desk to end the Democrat-led Department of Homeland Security shutdown:
April 30, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
April 30, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
April 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 25.
April 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The Senate Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has dragged on for more than 70 days – and counting. It is the longest shutdown in American history. Despite terrorist-linked attacks in U.S. communities and another attempt on President Trump’s life just last weekend, Senate Democrats – rallied by Chuck Schumer – continue to deny full, reliable funding to key security agencies and operations.
April 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Legislative Branch Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 30th at 8:00 a.m. – immediately following the conclusion of the subcommittee markup for the FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies measure. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.
April 29, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 30th at 8:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.
April 28, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 27.
April 24, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Under President Trump’s leadership, the United States has renewed its focus on American energy dominance. The House Appropriations Committee is advancing that commitment through enacted FY26 funding in the Energy and Water Development bill, led by Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), who has consistently emphasized the urgent need to revitalize the nation’s nuclear energy sector.
