Press Releases

Granger on Democrats’ Second Appropriations Package
June 25, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Top Appropriations Committee Republican Kay Granger (R-TX) issued the following statement after opposing the Democrats' second appropriations package, H.R. 3055, which includes Commerce, Justice, and Science; Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration; Interior and Environment; Military Construction and Veteran Affairs; and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. The measure passed with a final vote of 227 to 194 - all Republicans present opposed the measure.

Granger Reiterates Concerns on Appropriations Bills
May 9, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Full Committee met to consider two appropriations bills for fiscal year 2020 - the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Bill and the Legislative Branch Bill. Unfortunately, the funding in these bills is significantly higher than what is currently laid out in law, and many of the policy positions run counter to Republican priorities.
Granger on the Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education Funding Bill
April 30, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education Subcommittee met to consider its appropriations bill for fiscal year 2020. The measure was reported out of the Subcommittee and is expected to be considered soon by the Full Committee.

Top Appropriations Committee Republican Kay Granger (R-TX) said of the measure, "I support the bill's long-standing pro-life riders and funding levels for the National Institute of Health, public health emergencies, and pediatric cancer initiatives.
Appropriations Subcommittee Chaired by Rep. Charlie Dent Hears from Veterans Affairs Secretary
March 4, 2015
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Today, Chairman Charlie Dent (PA-15) and the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs heard testimony from Robert A. McDonald, the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). President Obama appointed Secretary McDonald to head the VA in July of 2014. This was his first appearance before the subcommittee to lay out the VA’s budget requests.
House Approves Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Funding Bill for Fiscal Year 2012
June 14, 2011
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House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today praised the passage of H.R. 2055, the fiscal year 2012 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill.
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Releases Guidelines for Member Submissions for FY 2012 Appropriations Bill
May 10, 2011
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The House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies circulated a "Dear Colleague" letter regarding Members' programmatic and language submissions for consideration in the fiscal year 2012 Appropriations bill.

Please view the full letter here for further information.

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