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Committee Releases FY21 Bills in Effort to Advance Process, Produce Bipartisan Results
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today released all twelve of its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) funding measures and the FY21 subcommittee allocations. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby issued the following statement regarding the legislation:
Continue Reading10.21.20
Shelby: Senate Democrats Continue to Block COVID Relief for Struggling American Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today issued the following statement after Senate Democrats, again, blocked a targeted relief package to aid American families and businesses suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic:
Continue Reading09.18.20
Appropriations Schedule for Week of September 21, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of September 21, 2020.
Continue Reading09.11.20
Appropriations Schedule for Week of September 14, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of September 14, 2020.
Continue Reading07.27.20
Shelby Introduces Emergency Coronavirus Funding Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today introduced legislation containing $306 billion in emergency appropriations to aid American families and businesses suffering from the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Continue Reading07.17.20
Appropriations Schedule for Week of July 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of July 20, 2020.
Continue Reading06.26.20
Appropriations Schedule for Week of June 29, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of June 29, 2020.
Continue Reading06.12.20
Appropriations Schedule for Week of June 15, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of June 15, 2020.
Continue Reading03.25.20
Senate Passes Critical Bipartisan Legislation to Address National Coronavirus Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today passed H.R.748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which contains $339.855 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations to aid Americans during the coronavirus crisis. The comprehensive relief package was advanced in the Senate by a vote of 96-0 and will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Continue Reading03.25.20
Shelby Urges Swift Passage of Comprehensive Coronavirus Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today urged his Senate colleagues to support the advancement of the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which contains $339.855 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations to aid Americans during the coronavirus crisis.
Continue Reading03.19.20
Shelby, Thune, Wicker Unveil Liquidity Assistance for Distressed American Industries Within Coronavirus Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.), and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today released “The Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020” as part of the broader Senate economic response package.
Continue Reading03.11.20
Shelby Chairs Hearing on FY21 Budget Request for U.S. Navy & Marine Corps
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today chaired a Defense Appropriations Subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2021 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Continue Reading03.06.20
Appropriations Schedule for Week of March 9, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of March 9, 2020.
Continue Reading03.05.20
Senate Directs Aid to American People Amidst Coronavirus Crisis, Sends Package to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today passed the emergency supplemental funding package in an effort to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus. The legislation provides $8.3 billion in total resources and was approved by a vote of 96-1.
Continue Reading03.05.20
Shelby Urges Senate Passage of Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor prior to a vote on the emergency supplemental funding package – which provides $8.3 billion in total resources to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus. The House of Representatives voted yesterday to pass the package by a vote of 415-2.
Continue Reading03.04.20
Shelby Encourages Swift Action on Bipartisan, Robust Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding a robust emergency supplemental funding package to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus.
Continue Reading03.04.20
Congress Combats Coronavirus with $7.767B Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A group of bipartisan, bicameral negotiators have agreed on a robust emergency supplemental funding package to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus. The package provides $7.767 billion in emergency appropriations, more than triple the Administration’s original request.
Continue Reading03.04.20
Shelby Holds Hearing to Consider FY2021 National Guard & Reserve Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today chaired a Defense Appropriations Subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2021 funding request and budget justification for the National Guard and Reserve Components.
Continue Reading02.28.20
Appropriations Schedule for Week of March 2, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of March 2, 2020.
Continue Reading02.21.20
Appropriations Schedule for Week of February 24, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of February 24, 2020.
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