Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – From Congress to the White House, the Republican agenda has been clear: disrupting the broken status quo. And we have. From FY26 appropriations signed into law by President Trump to the FY27 bills advanced out of the full committee, with multiple passed across the House floor, there have been fundamental shifts in how Washington does business:

Washington, D.C. – This week, National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) and NSRP Appropriators conducted a budget hearing entitled "Trade and Investment Agencies." Members discussed the important efforts by the agencies to further strengthen the economic and strategic position of the United States around the world – while ensuring accountability, measurable returns, anti-corruption safeguards, and coordination across agencies.

Washington, D.C. – The work of Congress is led by lawmakers and supported by the many Capitol Hill professionals who work behind the scenes to turn priorities into action, keep the legislative process moving, and deliver results for the American people. The Hill recognizes standout professionals whose expertise, dedication, and contributions help shape this institution and its service to the nation. Aides of the House Appropriations Committee team have consistently been honored on the annual, bipartisan “Notable Staffers” list, and the 2026 honorees include Marcus Towns, Director of Member Services – Majority.

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered remarks on the House Floor during debate on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334 - Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR), Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), and THUD subcommittee members conducted an oversight hearing of the Federal Aviation Administration. Appropriators underscored the shared goal of strengthening our airspace and supporting U.S. aviation manufacturing, while conducting oversight of drones and advancing emerging technologies.

Washington, D.C. – Providing for the common defense is such an essential responsibility that our Founders enshrined it in Article I of our Constitution. More than two centuries have transformed how America secures itself – and what it takes to do so – but the imperative to protect our great nation has not changed. Today, fulfilling that obligation requires far more than mere strength on the battlefield. It demands the understanding that our kinetic edge is only as strong as the industrial base behind it.