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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today introduced a short term Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government for an additional five days, until midnight on December 16, 2015 (H.J. Res. 75). With current funding for the federal government due to expire on December 11, the new resolution today will prevent a shutdown and allow for additional time for Congress to negotiate and pass a year-long Omnibus funding bill. The new resolution will maintain existing funding levels.

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today released the following statement congratulating Congressman Paul Ryan on his election to the office of Speaker of the House.

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today commended the passage of a bipartisan budget bill that will provide a framework for federal funding legislation for the next two fiscal years.

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today released the following statement regarding the announcement that a two-year budget deal has been reached between House and Senate leadership.

The U.S. House today approved a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to maintain federal operations and prevent a government shutdown at midnight tonight.

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today released the following statement after Speaker John Boehner announced he would resign as Speaker and retire from Congress at the end of October.

The House Appropriations Committee today cleared its 12th and final funding measure, marking the first time since 2009 that all Appropriations bills have been approved by the full Committee.

The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2016 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill on a vote of 32-17. The bill provides funds to secure the nation’s borders and enforce immigration laws, identify and protect against cyber threats, stop transnational criminals who smuggle drugs and people into the U.S., respond to natural disasters, and fight terrorism. In addition, the bill improves oversight of DHS to hold the agency accountable to the American people.