Valadao Remarks at Budget Hearing on House of Representatives

The subject of today’s hearing is the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the United States House of Representatives. I’d like to thank Ranking Member Espaillat, Committee Members, our House Officers, Mr. McCumber, Mr. McFarland, and Ms. Binstead. Ms. Binstead, we welcome you to your first appearance before this subcommittee, and we appreciate your willingness to serve as our acting Chief Administrative Officer.

We are also joined today by Mr. Matthew Berry, the House General Counsel, Ms. Christen Stevenson, the newly appointed House Inspector General – congratulations Ms. Stevenson! – Mr. Brian Lindsey, the Law Revision Counsel, and Mr. Warren Burke, the Legislative Counsel.

I would like to begin by thanking each of you and your very dedicated staff for the long hours and committed service you provide to this institution. I know my colleagues share my appreciation for the work you do to keep the House operating safely, effectively and efficiently. 

Thank you again for joining us today, and I look forward to hearing your testimonies and learning more about your budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2027. I now recognize Ranking Member Espaillat for his opening remarks.