Statements

Rogers Statement at House-Senate Conference on Remaining FY 2012 Appropriations Bills

Dec 8, 2011 Statements
"All told, we are on track to reduce overall discretionary spending by nearly $93 billion compared to Fiscal Year 2010 – continuing the downward trend towards accountable, responsible levels that will help address our deficits and spur economic growth and job creation."

Chairman Rogers Floor Statement on Conference Report on H.R. 2112, the "Mini-bus"

Nov 17, 2011 Statements
"This bill keeps us on track to cut regular discretionary spending by $98 billion compared to the President’s fiscal year 2012 request, and some $47 billion below the fiscal year 2010 level. When all Appropriations work this year is completed, it will be the second year in a row that we have reduced total discretionary spending – a remarkable and historic achievement."

Chairman Rogers Statement on Continuing Resolution to Keep Federal Government Operating and Support Disaster Relief

Oct 4, 2011 Statements
Chairman Rogers: "We simply must not leave our citizens in the lurch – particularly as thousands of American families and communities continue to rebuild following devastating natural disasters across the country."

Chairman Rogers Statement on Updated Continuing Resolution to Provide Critical Disaster Relief Funding

Sep 23, 2011 Statements
"This bill must pass if we are going to keep our word to the American people. We need to get help to Americans who need it most – those who lost their homes and businesses to unforgiving natural disasters."

Chairman Rogers Statement on Continuing Resolution to Avoid Government Shutdown, Provide Disaster Funding

Sep 21, 2011 Statements
"This CR will give Congress the time needed to complete Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations legislation and adequately funds vital government programs and services while working to put federal spending on a more sustainable course."

Chairman Hal Rogers Opening Statement at Subcommittee Mark Up of FY 2012 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill

Sep 8, 2011 Statements

"I thank the Chairman for yielding, and I congratulate him on drafting the FY12 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriation Bill. Mr. Latham, Mr. Olver and staff on both sides have worked tirelessly to bring this important legislation before the subcommittee today.

Chairman Rogers Opening Statement on FY 2012 State and Foreign Operation Appropriations Bill for Subcommittee Markup

Jul 27, 2011 Statements
"With respect to countries that have provided challenges to U.S. diplomacy and foreign policy, funds are only made available after these governments have met tough conditions."

Chairwoman Granger Opening Remarks on FY 2012 State and Foreign Operations Bill at Subcommittee Markup

Jul 27, 2011 Statements

"Good morning and welcome to the subcommittee markup of the fiscal year 2012 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.

Chairman Rogers Floor Statement on FY 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill

Jul 25, 2011 Statements
"We can’t simply fund unnecessary and ineffective programs when we are borrowing 40-plus cents on every dollar – we just can’t afford it."

Subcommittee Chairman Simpson Statement on FY 2012 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill

Jul 25, 2011 Statements

House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Chairman Mike Simpson today made the following remarks on the floor of the House while presenting H.R. 2584, the Fiscal Year 2012 Interior, Environment and Related Appropriations Act:

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