Remarks
June 5, 2026
I would like to first thank Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar, Ranking Member DeLauro, and all the members of the subcommittee for being here today. Keeping Americans safe and secure is a fundamental duty, and the measure we are considering is critical to that mission. These aren’t words – they are facts. Everyone in this room understands the stakes – and the consequences of not acting. You have to look no further than to the Senate Democrat DHS shutdown to understand what I mean.
June 5, 2026
I would first like to thank the Members of the Subcommittee for their participation and insightful questions during our budget hearings in April. As we put together the bill and report, we made a concerted effort to address as many Member priorities as possible. Last year was not typical for the DHS bill.
June 5, 2026
Thank you, Chairman Aderholt, and thank you to Ranking Member DeLauro and all of our subcommittee members for being here today. I will start by saying that the significance of the Labor, HHS, and Education bill is something I know well. Having spent several years leading this subcommittee, I have a deep appreciation for both the scope of this bill and the obligations that come with it.
June 4, 2026
The bill before you today balances the need for responsible fiscal stewardship, while maintaining key investments in biomedical research, America’s schools, and core public health.
June 4, 2026
I thank my good friend – Chairman Harris – for the time. Today’s Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill recognizes a simple truth: when American agriculture is strong, America is strong.
June 4, 2026
Mr. Chair, I rise today to bring before the House H.R. 8646, the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
June 3, 2026
Thank you, Chairman Womack, Ranking Member Clyburn, Ranking Member DeLauro, and all our committee members. With our eighth measure now advanced out of full committee, we’re keeping up the momentum with consideration of the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development bill.
June 3, 2026
Thank you, Chairman Cole, for your remarks on this bill and for your leadership. This committee is fulfilling its constitutional duty thanks to your dedication. And thank you, Ranking Member DeLauro, for your leadership on this committee. Ranking Member Clyburn, thank you for your honest and thoughtful engagement on the subcommittee, and for your friendship.
June 3, 2026
Thank you, Chairman Simpson, and thank you to Ranking Member Pingree, Ranking Member DeLauro, and to all our members. Today, we continue our Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations work with consideration of the Interior and Environment bill.
June 3, 2026
I am pleased to be here today to mark up the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. I’d like to thank Chairman Cole for his leadership and support for this subcommittee. I also want to recognize Ranking Member DeLauro for her continued engagement throughout the process, and Ranking Member Pingree, who has been a great partner and continues to demonstrate her commitment to the issues in this bill.
