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Thank you, Chairman Harris, and thank you to Ranking Member Bishop, Ranking Member DeLauro, and all the members of the Committee for being with us today.
As we continue our markup schedule for Fiscal Year 2026, I’m reminded that America’s farmers and ranchers were already hard at work before we entered this room. Sunup to sundown is nothing new for our producers – it’s a way of life. And it’s a powerful reminder that agriculture remains a cornerstone of our great nation.
In my home state of Oklahoma and across the country, the men and women who’ve worked the land for generations, raised livestock, and brought food to tables around the world deserve not just our gratitude – but our full support.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee advanced numerous subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026. The measure was approved with a vote of 35 to 28.
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 36 to 27.
Our next order of business is consideration of the Interim 302(b) Subcommittee Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026 for our first four bills.
These interim allocations will allow us to begin our work.
As we move forward, this committee is prepared to do the hard work – line by line – to uphold fiscal discipline and effective governance.
Our FY26 process will target resources where they are needed most, reinforce the safety and security of the American people, and invest in high-impact missions.
We will take every step to ensure strong stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Charting a responsible fiscal path requires discipline in discretionary spending, while also acknowledging that mandatory spending is the primary driver of our long-term debt. Both are part of the conversations republicans are having across committees of jurisdiction because securing America’s future prosperity is a goal we all share.
