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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.
Continue Reading12.19.19
National Security Appropriations Package Passed by Senate, FY20 Process Complete
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate today passed the second of two FY2020 comprehensive appropriations packages, H.R. 1158, by a vote of 81-11. The legislation includes spending measures for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Department of Defense; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Financial Services and General Government; and Homeland Security.
Continue Reading12.16.19
Congress Works to Fully Fund Government Ahead of Deadline, Files Two FY20 Packages
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, two comprehensive appropriations packages containing all 12 appropriations measures were filed in the U.S. House of Representatives in an effort to complete funding for the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) process.
Continue Reading11.21.19
Senate Passes Measure to Fund Government Through December 20
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the short-term continuing resolution (CR) to maintain government operations through December 20, 2019. The legislation was passed in the Senate by a vote of 74–20.
Continue Reading09.26.19
Senate Appropriations Committee Sends FY2020 Homeland Security Bill to Full Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Committee Appropriations today approved and advanced the FY2020 Homeland Security funding bill, which provides $70.7 billion to provide for the security of the American people. The measure, makes investments in border security, cybersecurity, aviation security, state and local grants, and other programs to keep Americans safe. The FY2020 Homeland Security appropriations bill, which was approved by a vote of 17-14, fully funds the President's request for the bor… Continue Reading
09.26.19
Shelby Applauds Consideration of Five FY2020 Bills, Encourages Continued Bipartisan Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today convened a full committee markup for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations process, during which the Committee will consider the FY2020 bills for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Homeland Security; and the Legislative Branch. Chairman Shelby commended his com… Continue Reading
09.24.19
Homeland Security Subcommittee Approves FY2020 Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security today approved its FY2020 funding bill, which provides $70.7 billion to provide for the security of the American people. The measure, which is scheduled for full committee consideration on Thursday, makes investments in border security, cybersecurity, aviation security, state and local grants, and other programs to keep Americans safe.
Continue Reading09.20.19
Appropriations Schedule for the Week of September 23, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of September 23, 2019.
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06.26.19
Senate Passes Its Bipartisan Border Supplemental Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding emergency supplemental appropriations for humanitarian assistance and security at the southern border. The legislation, which passed the Senate Appropriations Committee last week by a vote of 30-1, provides a total of $4.59 billion to address the border crisis and contains no poison pills from either party. The full Senate passed the legislation by an overwhelming vote of 84 – 8.
Continue Reading06.19.19
Senate Appropriations Advances Bipartisan Border Supplemental Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today held a full committee markup to consider the emergency supplemental appropriations for humanitarian assistance and security at the southern border. The legislation, which is backed by Chairman Shelby and Vice Chairman Pat Leahy (D-Vt.), provides a total of $4.59 billion to address the border crisis. The committee vote to advance the legislation by a vote of 30 - 1. During the full committee business m… Continue Reading
05.23.19
President Breaks Gridlock on Disaster Aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the text of emergency supplemental appropriations legislation to help millions of Americans recover and rebuild from recent natural disasters. The measure provides $19.1 billion in relief for states and territories recently ravaged by tornadoes, flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, typhoons, and other such events. Senate action on the package is expected today.
Continue Reading02.14.19
Senate Approves Package to Secure Border and Complete FY2019 Appropriations Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of H.J. Res. 31, the fourth and final Fiscal Year 2019 (FY2019) appropriations package that contains a bipartisan agreement on border security and completes government funding for the current fiscal year.
Continue Reading02.13.19
Conferees Introduce Legislation to Secure Border, Fund Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate and House conferees today filed a comprehensive appropriations package that contains a bipartisan agreement on border security and completes government funding for the current fiscal year. The legislation provides $22.54 billion in total border security funding, including $1.375 billion for 55 new miles of physical barriers in the most needed areas along the southwest border. The Senate and House will vote on the package this week, prior to the funding deadline of Friday, February 15.
Continue Reading01.30.19
Senate-House Convene on Homeland Security Appropriations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate and House of Representatives today convened a conference committee on the FY2019 Homeland Security appropriations measure. Following passage of H.J. Res. 31 last week, the Homeland Security appropriations legislation was formally sent to a bicameral conference committee in an effort to resolve differences between the Senate and the House.
Continue Reading01.28.19
Appropriations Schedule for January 30, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the schedule for the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations for Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Continue Reading01.25.19
Senate Names Conferees for Homeland Security Appropriations Conference Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today announced the members who will participate in the Conference Committee to finalize the FY2019 Homeland Security appropriations bill.
Continue Reading01.25.19
Senate Passes Measures to Reopen Government Through Feb. 15, Move to Conference on Homeland Security Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement regarding his support for legislative measures to reopen the government through February 15, 2019, and send the Homeland Security appropriations bill to a conference committee with the House. The two measures, H.J. Res. 28 and H.J. Res. 31, respectively, passed the Senate this afternoon by voice vote.
Continue Reading01.14.19
Shelby, Leahy Announce Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Rosters for 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) today announced the majority and minority subcommittee members for the 116th Congress. The Senate Appropriations subcommittee chairmen, ranking members, and rosters, with members listed in in order of subcommittee seniority, are as follows: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies John Hoeven (R-N.D.), chairman Mitch McConnell (R… Continue Reading
06.21.18
Senate Committee Advances FY2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today advanced its FY2019 Homeland Security funding bill, making investments in border security, cybersecurity, aviation security, state and local grants, and other programs to keep Americans safe.
Continue Reading06.19.18
FY2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Clears Senate Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security today approved its FY2019 funding bill making investments in border security, cybersecurity, aviation security, state and local grants, and other programs to keep Americans safe.
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