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Full Committee Markup - FY 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Bill and Report on the Revised Interim Suballocation of Budget Allocations
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Chairman Calvert Floor Statement on H.R. 5538, the FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill
July 12, 2016
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House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert today spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 5538, the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

The text of the statement follows:

Mr. Chairman, I'm pleased to bring to the floor H.R. 5538, the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.

As we begin, I want to personally thank Chairman Rogers for his leadership and support. I also want to thank my good friend and our ranking member, Ms. McCollum, for her partnership and work on this bill. Finally, I want to thank each of our Subcommittee Members for their assistance and hard work on the legislation before us.

The fiscal year 2017 Interior and Environment bill is funded at $32.095 billion which is $64 million below the FY16 enacted level and $1 billion below the budget request.

Chairman Rogers Floor Statement on H.R. 5538, the FY 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill
July 12, 2016
Remarks

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers today spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 5538, the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill.

The text of his statement follows:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5538, the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill.

This legislation provides nearly $32.1 billion for agencies charged with managing and protecting our natural resources and our federal lands, as well as Native American programs and other independent agencies.

Within this total, $3.9 billion is dedicated to fighting devastating wildfires – fully funding the 10-year average and increasing funding for programs that help prevent fires from happening in the first place.

Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
July 12, 2016
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. The legislation targets funding to U.S. foreign policy priorities, including programs that will address instability around the world. The bill focuses funding on the protection of American embassies and consulates, and support for the security of U.S. allies and partners – particularly those in strategic and vulnerable areas, including countries in the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa, and European countries facing Russian aggression. The bill also provides critical humanitarian aid to war-torn and impoverished areas around the globe and dedicates funds to address health threats overseas before they reach the United States. In addition, the legislation contains strong oversight measures and reductions to nonessential or lower-priority international programs to protect and save taxpayer dollars.
Full Committee Markup - FY 2017 State and Foreign Operations Bill and Report on the Revised Interim Suballocation of Budget Allocations
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Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill
July 6, 2016
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and other related agencies.
House Advances Conference Report to Fight the Zika Virus, Fund Military Construction and Veterans Affairs
June 23, 2016
Press Release
The House today approved the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Zika Response Appropriations Act final Conference Report (House Report 114-640). The legislation now needs to be approved by the Senate, before heading to the President’s desk for final approval.
Conference Committee Agrees on Bill to Fight the Zika Virus, Fund Military Construction and Veterans Affairs
June 22, 2016
Press Release
A joint House and Senate Conference Committee today submitted the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Zika Response Appropriations Act (H.R. 2577) final Conference Report. The legislation will now head to the House floor for final approval.
Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2017 Homeland Security Bill
June 22, 2016
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today approved its proposed fiscal year 2017 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill. The bill targets critical programs such as aviation security, border and immigration enforcement, customs activities, the protection against cyberterrorism, natural disaster response, and efforts to stop the smuggling of drugs and people into the U.S.
Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2017 State and Foreign Operations Bill
June 22, 2016
Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation targets funding to U.S. foreign policy priorities, including programs that will address instability around the world.
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