Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. This is the first FY27 bill to be considered on the House floor. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 32 to 28.

Washington, D.C. – The Defense Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), hosted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, and Acting Undersecretary of Defense Jules Hurst for a hearing on the Department of Defense's FY27 budget request. 

Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee has advanced critical national security protections for the U.S. nuclear triad in response to growing threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and other adversaries seeking to encroach on America’s most sensitive military installations. Language included in the FY27 Financial Services and General Government funding bill and report will strengthen oversight of foreign ownership near key strategic assets – including sites like Whiteman Air Force Base in Rep. Mark Alford's (R-MO) district – where CCP-linked entities are strategically acquiring properties in close proximity to America's premier nuclear deterrence capabilities. 

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!