Press Releases
Jan 16, 2019
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WASHINGTON – House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX) went to the House floor today to speak in opposition to yet another bill by House Democrats that will not reopen the federal government or provide for border security:
Jan 15, 2019
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WASHINGTON – House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX) today announced the Members of the House who will serve as Ranking Members of the Committee’s various subcommittees for the 116th Congress after they had been recommended by the House Republican Steering Committee.
Jan 10, 2019
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WASHINGTON – House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX) went to the House floor today to speak in opposition to two appropriations bills presented by Democrats. The bills to fund the Department of Agriculture (H.R. 265) and the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (H.R.
Dec 22, 2018
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“It is deeply disappointing that Congress was unable to reach a compromise that would have prevented this destabilizing, unnecessary, partial government shutdown right before the holidays. I urge House and Senate leadership—Democrat and Republican—and the White House to come together and find a deal that will reopen the government, provide much-needed border security funding, and help Americans recover from recent natural disasters—as quickly as possible.”
Dec 20, 2018
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The United States House of Representatives today passed a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown and continue funding for critical federal programs and services through February 8, 2019. The temporary funding measure also provides $5 billion for border wall construction and $7.8 billion for disaster recovery.
Dec 19, 2018
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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen gave the following statement on the introduction of a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown and continue funding for critical federal programs and services until February 8, 2019:
Nov 30, 2018
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House Appropriations Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen today released the following statement after Rep. Kay Granger was approved by the House Republican Conference to serve as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee for the 116th Congress.
Oct 11, 2018
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“Congress has watched with deep concern as Hurricane Michael struck the coast of Florida – one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the United States in decades – and we continue to track the storm as it continues its projected path through Georgia and South Carolina. Congress has a proud tradition of supporting our fellow Americans in their times of greatest need, particularly following a natural disaster of this magnitude, and we will ensure that resources are available to help with recovery and rebuilding efforts."
Sep 28, 2018
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The President today signed an Appropriations “minibus” funding bill which includes the Department of Defense (DOD), the Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) and Education Appropriations bills for fiscal year 2019, as well as a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to temporarily fund remaining government programs until December 7, 2018. The legislation is now enacted into law.
Sep 26, 2018
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The U.S. House today approved an Appropriations “minibus” funding bill, which includes the Department of Defense (DOD), the Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) and Education Appropriations bills for fiscal year 2019, as well as a short term Continuing Resolution (CR) to temporarily fund remaining government programs until December 7, 2018. The legislation will now be sent to the White House for final approval.