Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security enters double digits. For ten days, DHS has been operating without appropriated funding, forcing workers in critical national security roles to work without pay. This didn't have to happen – Democrats shut the government down intending to hurt President Trump's effective immigration efforts, border wall construction, and removal operations, all of which have reserve funding from last year's OBBBA and will continue uninterrupted during this shutdown. 

Washington, D.C. – Following President Trump’s call-to-action and redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), the House Appropriations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee delivered a joint report on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria to the White House. The findings follow a comprehensive investigation that included interviews with expert witnesses, a hearing and roundtable, two on-the-ground assessments through bipartisan congressional delegations to Nigeria, and close partnership with the Trump Administration.

Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies announced that written public testimony submissions will be accepted beginning today, February 23, 2026.

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee and House Homeland Security Republicans issued statements on Senate Democrats’ refusal to pass the full-year Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill for Fiscal Year 2026, which was already passed by the House in a bipartisan vote. Instead, Senate Democrats chose to block an extension of DHS funding this week, causing a shutdown of DHS that is set to begin at midnight tonight.

Valentine’s Day may come once a year, but for House Appropriators, commitment is a full-year endeavor. Just like any relationship, we are still working on it! We won’t romanticize the trials and tribulations – but our devotion to Article I and the nation is steadfast. In that spirit, Chairman Cole and our Subcommittee Chairs are sharing our “cardinal rules” for love before cupid arrives tomorrow – because lawmaking is serious, but sharing a smile is always in order:

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Homeland Security Subcommittee held a hearing on the impacts of a potential shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As it stands, funding is set to run out for DHS by the end of the week, and Democrats seem prepared to shut the government down, even though the bipartisan FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act already passed the House several weeks ago. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL), held a hearing on childhood literacy and the reading skills foundational to lifelong success for America’s next generation. Members received testimony and asked questions on research-based approaches to instruction, including Science of Reading strategies, which emphasize phonics and high-quality coursework shown to improve achievement and literacy outcomes among the nation’s youth.