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Chairman Robert Aderholt

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Robert Aderholt  – ChairRosa DeLauro – Ranking Member
Mike SimpsonSteny Hoyer 
Andy Harris Mark Pocan 
Chuck Fleischmann Lois Frankel 
John MoolenaarBonnie Watson Coleman 
Julia Letlow – Vice ChairJosh Harder 
Andrew ClydeMadeleine Dean 
Jake Ellzey  
Stephanie Bice  
Riley Moore  

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Recent Activity

June 22, 2022

WASHINGTON – Today, the full committee met to consider the fiscal year 2023 subcommittee spending levels, known as "302(b)" allocations. The appropriations bills for the subcommittees on Defense and Legislative Branch were also considered by the full committee.


June 22, 2022
Remarks

Madam Chair, thank you for yielding.

As we sit here today, inflation is 8.6 percent above last year, the highest it's been in more than 40 years. Economists are saying American households should budget an extra $5,000 this year to cover rising prices – that's over $400 a month. Many families simply cannot afford this.

Prices of everyday goods have skyrocketed over the last year under the Biden Administration. For example:


May 10, 2022
Remarks

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7691, a bill that would provide additional assistance to Ukraine and other partners in the region.

Ten weeks ago, we witnessed Russia begin its attack on the sovereign nation of Ukraine.

To support Ukraine and our allies during this unprovoked, illegal, and appalling attack, Congress provided nearly 14 billion dollars in emergency funding through the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills.

That funding has been crucial in Ukraine's efforts to fight back against Putin's evil invasion.

The bill before us today would provide roughly $40 billion in assistance to address the ongoing conflict.

With Russia continuing to take control of the country, more resources are needed to:


March 9, 2022
Remarks

Mister Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2471, a bill that will provide funding for the Federal Government through the end of this fiscal year.

While it has taken us far too long to get here, I am glad we were able to produce a bill that includes many funding priorities that I support.

Since last summer, I have made it clear that House Republicans wouldn't oppose appropriations bills unless they:

  • Increase defense spending,
  • Restrain non-defense spending,
  • Include all long-standing policy provisions, and
  • Do not include any poison pill riders.

After months of negotiations, we reached a deal that meets all four of these criteria.

The bill before us:


February 22, 2022

Lead Republicans Kay Granger (TX) and Virginia Foxx (NC) on Appropriations and Education & Labor Committees respectfully, both former educators, penned an op-ed for The Washington Times on the need to reopen schools, warning of the lasting negative effects on our nation's children if we don't change course:


Enacted Full-Year Legislation

H.R. 2471 - Omnibus

Bill Text | Conference Report

Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration

Defense

Commerce, Justice, and Science

Energy and Water Development


August 19, 2021
Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA) and Appropriations Committee Lead Republican Kay Granger (TX) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Examiner, showcasing the Democrats' efforts to gut the longstanding, bipartisan Hyde Amendment and provide abortion on demand at the taxpayers' expense:

August 19, 2021
Op-Eds
Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA) and Appropriations Committee Lead Republican Kay Granger (TX) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Examiner, showcasing the Democrats' efforts to gut the longstanding, bipartisan Hyde Amendment and provide abortion on demand at the taxpayers' expense:

August 17, 2021

WASHINGTON - Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on Afghanistan.

"The fall of Afghanistan into the hands of the Taliban just weeks before the 20th anniversary of September 11th is a tragedy that will have many impacts, both short and long term.


July 27, 2021
Remarks

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 4502, a package of seven fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills that will be considered by the House this week.

I wish the circumstances were different and I could support this important piece of legislation that funds critical programs.

Unfortunately, after months of committee hearings and markups, this year's bills have too many fatal flaws.

First, there is no agreement between Republicans and Democrats on the topline spending level for appropriations.

Second, there is no bipartisan agreement on the funding level for each individual bill. To put it simply, non-defense spending is too high and defense spending is too low.

Third, our colleagues on the other side of the aisle have included the most alarming policy changes I have ever seen.