Minority News Releases
Committee Advances FY2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill, which provides resources for veterans' benefits and programs and makes funding available to equip and house military personnel. The bill, which is now available for Senate consideration, totals $77.6 billion in discretionary funding, $5.5 billion above the FY2015 level and $1.2 billion below the President's budget request. Military const… Continue Reading
05.19.15
Subcommittee Approves FY2016 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies today approved the FY2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, clearing the path for full committee consideration of the $35.4 billion measure on Thursday. The legislation will fund the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) programs, including national nuclear security and energy research and development, as well as critical infrastructure projects administered by the Army Corps… Continue Reading
05.19.15
FY2016 MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill Clears Senate Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies today approved a Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill that provides resources for veterans' benefits and programs and makes funding available to equip and house military personnel. The subcommittee-approved fiscal year (FY) 2016 measure totals $77.6 billion in discretionary funding, $5.5 billion above the FY2015 level and $1.2 billion b… Continue Reading
05.15.15
Updated: Senate Appropriations Schedule for the Week of May 18, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is the subcommittee markup schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of May 18, 2015. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE (Mark Kirk, Chairman) Markup of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016 10:30 a.m., Room 124, Dirksen Senate Office Building ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (Lamar Alexander, Chairma… Continue Reading
05.12.15
Boozman Opening Statement on the FY16 Budget Request for the FCC
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, today delivered the following opening statement during a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The full text of Boozman's remarks, as prepared, is below. Good morning. The subcommittee will come to order. Today the subcommittee will consider … Continue Reading
05.08.15
Senate Appropriations Schedule for the Week of May 11, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of May 11, 2015. TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (John Boozman, Chairman) Hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the Federal Communications Commission 10:30 a.m., Room 138, Dirksen Senate Office Building Witnesses: Mr. Tom WheelerChairmanFederal Communications Commission Mr. Ajit PaiRepublican … Continue Reading
05.07.15
Boozman Opening Statement on the FY16 Budget Request for the SEC & CFTC
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, today delivered the following opening statement during a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The full text of Boozman's remarks, as prepared, is below. Good morning. The subcommittee will com… Continue Reading
05.07.15
Shelby Opening Statement on Department of Justice’s FY16 Budget Request
WASHINGTON, DC - Thursday, May 07, 2015 - U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS), today delivered the following opening statement during a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Department of Justice. The full text of Shelby's remarks, as prepared, is below. Welcome to today's Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee hearing examining the Depar… Continue Reading
05.05.15
Cochran Votes for Budget Plan, Looks Toward Appropriations Process
Plan Rejects President's Tax & Spending Hikes, Sets Responsible Course to Balanced Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today voted for a budget resolution conference report that will provide a blueprint for the development of FY2016 appropriations bills and move the nation toward a balanced budget. The budget resolution (S.Con.Res.11) sets forth the parameters for the congressional budget for the U.S. government f… Continue Reading
05.01.15
Senate Appropriations Schedule for the Week of May 4, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of May 4, 2015. TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015 FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (John Boozman, Chairman) Hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission 10:30 a.m., Room 138, Dirksen Senate Office Building Witnesses: The Honorable Mary Jo WhiteChairwomanSec… Continue Reading
04.24.15
Senate Committee on Appropriations Schedule for the Week of April 27, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of April 27, 2015. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 DEFENSE SUBCOMMITTEE (Thad Cochran, Chairman) Hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the United States National Guard and Reserve 9:00 a.m., Room 192, Dirksen Senate Office Building Witnesses: General Frank J. Grass Chief of the National Guard Lieutenant General Stanley E. Clarke IIIDirector of… Continue Reading
04.22.15
Shelby Opening Statement on NASA’s FY 2016 Budget Request
WASHINGTON, DC - Thursday, April 16, 2015 - U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce-Justice-Science, today delivered the following opening statement during a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 budget request and funding justification for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The full text of Shelby's remarks, as prepared, is below: Welcome to the Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee's hearing on … Continue Reading
04.22.15
NEW TIME: 4:00 p.m. Start for Today's Homeland Security Hearing on the FEMA Budget
Today's Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee hearing originally scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, has been rescheduled for 4:00 p.m. the same day. WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Hoeven (R-N.D.) will hold a hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the Federal Emergency Management Agency at 4:00 p.m. in room 138 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The hearing will be webc… Continue Reading
04.22.15
NEW TIME: 11:15 a.m. Start for Today's Defense Subcommittee Hearing on Defense Innovation
Today's Defense Subcommittee hearing originally scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, has been rescheduled to 11:15 a.m. on the same day. Additionally, DARPA Deputy Director Dr. Steven Walker will replace DARPA Director Dr. Arati Prabhakar as a witness. WASHINGTON, D.C.--Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) will hold a hearing of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to review the Fiscal Year 2016 budget request and funding justification for Defense Innovation and Research at 11:15 … Continue Reading
04.22.15
NEW TIME: 9:30 a.m. Start for Today's Hearing on FY16 Dept. of Transportation Budget
TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE (Susan Collins, Chairman) Hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Department of Transportation NEW TIME: 9:30 a.m., Room 138, Dirksen Senate Office Building Witness: The Honorable Anthony FoxxSecretaryU.S. Department of Transportation Webcast: http://1.usa.gov/1DhziUz Live coverage will begin when the hearing starts, and it may be necessary for viewers to refres… Continue Reading
04.22.15
Cochran Urges Sound Defense Strategy, Investments to Counter Emerging Threats
Senate Defense Panel Considers How to Ensure U.S. Military Technical Superiority WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and its Subcommittee on Defense, today stressed the importance of the Department of Defense making sound strategic decisions when investing in technologies to ensure U.S. military personnel are the best equipped and trained in the world. Cochran on Wednesday chaired a Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee hearing focu… Continue Reading
04.17.15
Senate Committee on Appropriations Schedule for the Week of April 20, 2015 (Revised)
MEDIA ADVISORY SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 20, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of April 20, 2015. Please note, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing originally scheduled for April 23, 2015 has been postponed until further notice. Additional information will be posted on the Senate Appropriations Committee website as it becomes available. … Continue Reading
04.10.15
Senate Committee on Appropriations Schedule for the Week of April 13, 2015
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of April 13, 2015. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE (Mark Kirk, Chairman) Hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 military housing and military family housing budget request and funding justification for select Combatant Commanders and select Defense Agencies 10:30 a.m., Roo… Continue Reading
03.27.15
Cochran Hails Senate Budget Passage
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today hailed passage of a federal budget blueprint that, unlike the budget plan proposed by President Obama, outlines a plan to balance the budget without tax hikes.Cochran voted early Friday morning for passage of the Senate's FY2016 Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res.11). It passed 52-46."The budget resolution is a fiscally responsible set of priorities for Mississippi and our nation. The Se… Continue Reading
03.25.15
Alexander Opening Statement on FY16 U.S. Department of Energy Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, today issued the following prepared remarks for a subcommittee hearing to review the FY2016 budget request for the U.S. Department of Energy. Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy & Water DevelopmentU.S. Department of Energy Budget HearingPrepared Remarks, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), ChairmanMarch 25, 2015We're here today to review the presiden… Continue Reading