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Chair Murray Remarks on Next Steps in Consideration of Appropriations Package
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about the Senate's consideration of the appropriations package comprising the MilCon-VA, Agriculture-FDA, and Transportation-HUD bills after seeking unanimous consent to proceed with 5 Republican and 5 Democratic amendments to the bills—and Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) objected. Senator Murray’s full floor remarks, as delivered, are below: “M. President. Let’s… Continue Reading
09.13.23
Chair Murray Remarks on Senate Consideration of Appropriations Package
***WATCH: Senator Murray's floor remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about the first three appropriations bills on the floor and the Senate's consideration of the package after the Senate voted 85-12 on Tuesday to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the bills. Senator Murray’s full floor remarks, as delivered, are below: “Mr. President, I want to start today by thanking Senator Co… Continue Reading
09.12.23
Murray and Collins Kick Off Consideration of First Appropriations Bills on the Senate Floor
Senate voted 85-12 this afternoon to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to first three appropriations bills on the Senate floor, commencing debate on the package ***WATCH SENATOR MURRAY’S FLOOR REMARKS HERE*** ***WATCH SENATOR COLLINS’ FLOOR REMARKS HERE*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee respectively, spoke on the Senate floor, kicking off consideration of … Continue Reading
09.06.23
Senators Murray and Collins Issue Statement on Plans to Proceed with First Package of Appropriations Bills on Senate Floor
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee respectively, issued the following statement on plans to proceed with consideration of the first set of appropriations bills on the Senate floor. The first three bills set to be considered by the full Senate include: the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; Transportation, Housing and Urban Develo… Continue Reading
08.11.23
Senators Murray and Collins Issue Statement on Biden Administration Supplemental Funding Request
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee respectively, issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s supplemental funding request: “We look forward to reviewing the administration’s supplemental funding request carefully. Whether it’s supplemental funding to defend against Russian aggression in Ukraine, to stren… Continue Reading
07.28.23
ICYMI: Murray Leads Senate Appropriations in Passing All 12 Bills Out of Committee in Overwhelming Bipartisan Votes
For first time in five years, Senate appropriators advanced all 12 spending bills out of committee Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it: on Thursday, Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) led the fourth and final full committee markup of the Senate Appropriations Committee’s fiscal year 2024 spending bills, advancing the Committee’s final four bills for consideration by the full Senate. This marks the first time since 2018 that Senate Appropriator… Continue Reading
07.27.23
Senators Murray and Collins Issue Statement After Passing All 12 Appropriations Bills Out of Committee for First Time in Five Years
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee respectively, issued the following statement today after the Senate Appropriations Committee concluded its work to successfully mark up all twelve appropriations bills for the first time in five years: “For the first time in five years, this committee finished passing all twelve individual appropriations bills with … Continue Reading
07.27.23
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Defense, Interior-Environment, LHHS, and Homeland Security Bills
Committee approves Defense bill in 27-1 vote Committee approves Interior-Environment bill in 28-0 vote Committee approves LHHS bill in 26-2 vote Committee approves Homeland Security bill in 24-4 vote Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee met and approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Defense; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; and Homeland Security appropr… Continue Reading
07.27.23
Chair Murray Remarks at Full Committee Markup of Defense, Interior-Environment, LHHS, and Homeland Security Bills
ICYMI: Summary of the Fiscal Year 2024 Defense Appropriations Bill – READ HERE ICYMI: Summary of the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill – READ HERE ICYMI: Summary of the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill – READ HERE ICYMI: Summary of the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill – READ HERE Washington, D.… Continue Reading
07.27.23
BILL SUMMARY: Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Bill helps goods and people move through our ports and borders in an orderly and timely way, delivers new funding to stop the flow of fentanyl and transnational crime, and supports the refugee resettlement program Washington, D.C. – The Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill provides $61.3 billion in total discretionary funding. The bill provides new resources to stop the flow of fentanyl and strengthen efforts abroad to disrupt and dismantle trans… Continue Reading
07.27.23
BILL SUMMARY: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Strengthens investments in students and families, commits new resources to address the opioid and mental health crises, sustains key health care resources, propels lifesaving biomedical research, and protects workers’ rights Washington, D.C. – The Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill provides $224.4 billion in total funding. “Our bipartisan legislation improves the lives of working famil… Continue Reading
07.27.23
BILL SUMMARY: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Protects our environment, public lands, and Americans’ health, funds key efforts to combat wildfires, and invests in Tribal communities Washington, D.C. – The Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides $42.695 billion in total funding. “This Interior-Environment bill is the result of a bipartisan effort to meet our trust and treaty obligations to Tribes, protect our lands and waters, and ensure clean air an… Continue Reading
07.27.23
BILL SUMMARY: Defense Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Bill strengthens our deterrent capabilities and global readiness and supports our servicemembers and their families Washington, D.C. – The Fiscal Year 2024 Defense Appropriations Act provides $831.781 billion in total funding. “As Chairman of the Senate committee that sets the military’s budget, my top priority is making sure our armed forces have the necessary resources to defend our freedoms and keep our nation safe,” said Senator Jon Tester (D… Continue Reading
07.20.23
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Energy and Water Development, State-Foreign Operations, and Transportation-HUD Bills
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee met and approved the fiscal year 2024 Energy and Water Development; State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriations bills. “Today, our Committee will continue passing serious Appropriations bills that can actually be signed into law and making sure the voice o… Continue Reading
07.20.23
Chair Murray Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup of Energy and Water Development, State-Foreign Operations, Transportation-Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bills
ICYMI: Summary of the Energy and Water Development Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill – READ HERE ICYMI: Summary of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill – READ HERE ICYMI: Summary of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill – READ HERE Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriat… Continue Reading
07.20.23
BILL SUMMARY: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Bill helps get Americans safely to where they need to be, increases America’s housing supply, addresses the homelessness crisis, and invests in America’s infrastructure Washington, D.C. – The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies fiscal year 2024 appropriations bill provides $98.931 billion in total discretionary funding. “Our bill directly addresses America’s housing crisis by protecting affordable housing and… Continue Reading
07.20.23
BILL SUMMARY: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Bill strengthens America’s security and competitiveness, maintains our global leadership, strengthens engagement in the Indo-Pacific, invests in global health security, and delivers much-needed humanitarian aid Washington, D.C. – The Fiscal Year 2024 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act provides $61.608 billion in total discretionary funding for the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and ot… Continue Reading
07.20.23
BILL SUMMARY: Energy and Water Development Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Bill propels cutting-edge scientific research, protects energy security, keeps waterways flowing to irrigate crops, funds environmental clean-up projects, and more Washington, D.C. – The Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act provides $58.095 billion in total funding for the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and independent agencies. “Our energy and water infrastructure need significant investment… Continue Reading
07.13.23
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Legislative Branch, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Financial Services Bills
Committee unanimously approves Legislative Branch bill in 29-0 vote Committee approves Commerce-Justice-Science bill in 28-1 vote Committee unanimously approves Financial Services bill in 29-0 vote ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee met and approved the fiscal year 2024 Legislative Branch; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; and Financial Services and General Gov… Continue Reading
07.13.23
Chair Van Hollen Remarks on Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill at Markup
ICYMI: Summary of the Financial Services and General Government 2024 Appropriations Bill – READ HERE Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chair of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the Financial Services and General Government Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill as the full committee meets to consider the bill. Senator Van Hollen’s remarks, as delivered, are below: … Continue Reading