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House Completes FY26 Funding While Senate Democrats Threaten Bipartisan Deal They Helped Negotiate
January 28, 2026
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Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives has completed its Article I responsibility by passing all twelve FY26 appropriations bills – six of which have already been signed into law – delivering results and stability to the American people. The remaining legislation reflects good faith, bipartisan, and bicameral agreements and now awaits Senate action. Despite having helped negotiate and finalize the package, some Senate Democrats are now threatening to undermine the very agreement they helped secure and walk away from their own commitments – putting full-year funding certainty for vital priorities at risk.
FY26 Deliverables: Defending the Nation. Rebuilding America. Strengthening Communities.
January 28, 2026
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Washington, DC – America has always moved forward by building – building strength, opportunity, and security in response to real needs. Our FY26 funding bills advance that focus, reflecting the pillars that have shaped U.S. progress for more than two centuries: strengthening national defense, modernizing infrastructure, supporting public health and education systems, and building resilient communities.
House Passes H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147, Completing FY26 Appropriations – America First, Fully Funded.
January 22, 2026
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 341 to 88, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 220 to 207.
Cole on H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147: "This is What Responsible Governance Looks Like."
January 22, 2026
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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered the following remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R.
Cole Testifies at Rules Committee on H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147
January 21, 2026
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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026.
Completing FY26: Committee Releases Conferenced Defense, Homeland, LHHS, and THUD Bills
January 19, 2026
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Washington, D.C. – Moving FY26 appropriations toward the finish line and delivering on its commitment to the American people, the House Appropriations Committee today released the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Negotiated and delivered on a bipartisan, bicameral basis, the conferenced legislation for the Defense; Homeland; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development titles makes targeted Fiscal Year 2026 investments to support America’s brave military heroes, uphold strong border security and emergency preparedness, strengthen education and health, and bolster transportation safety and infrastructure.
Committee Approves FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act
June 24, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 36 to 27. 

Amodei, Cole at FY26 Homeland Security Subcommittee Markup
June 9, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.

Committee Releases FY26 Homeland Security Bill
June 8, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Bill. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, June 9th at 6:00 p.m.

Strong Borders, Secure Communities: House Appropriators Conduct DHS Oversight
May 6, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei (R-NV) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) led an oversight hearing on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to collect testimony from Secretary Kristi Noem on a range of pressing issues. Proceedings focused on DHS efforts to secure the border, combat fentanyl trafficking, strengthen personnel recruitment, and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

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