Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (113th Congress)
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today spoke on the House floor in support of H.J. Res. 106, a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open until January 18. The House approved the extension on a voice vote.
Chairman Rogers's statement follows:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present H.J. Res 106.
"This is a very, very short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open and operating until January 18.
"The continuing resolution that ended the government shutdown in October provided funding until January 15 – which is tomorrow.
"As you know, yesterday, I posted the full, fiscal year 2014 omnibus to fund the government for the rest of year. We hope to pass this comprehensive legislation tomorrow, and send it to the Senate in short order.