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FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill Released
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today endorsed passage of omnibus appropriations legislation that provides the largest funding increase for the American military in 15 years and makes significant investments in national priorities like infrastructure, border security and the opioid epidemic.
Continue Reading02.07.18
Legislation Introduced to Fund Government through March 23
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today advocated for approval of Senate legislation filed Wednesday to avert a government shutdown, provide critical disaster relief, and, importantly, set the stage to complete the FY2018 appropriations process in coming weeks.
Continue Reading10.04.17
Cochran Statement on Second Disaster Supplemental Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today released the following statement on the Trump administration’s request for new emergency supplemental funding to address recent natural disasters, including the damage caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Continue Reading07.20.17
FY2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Gains Committee Approval
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2018 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill with funding for programs that support American agriculture, conservation and nutrition programs.
Continue Reading07.18.17
Senate Subcommittee Approves FY2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies today approved a $145.4 billion appropriations bill to support federal agriculture and nutrition programs in FY2018.
Continue Reading06.20.17
Hoeven Chairs Hearing to Review FY18 FDA Budget Request, Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to review the FY2018 budget request for the Food and Drug Administration.
Continue Reading09.21.16
Moran Conducts Hearing to Review FDA Role in the Generic Drug Marketplace
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to review how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to streamline the generic drug approval process to increase transparency, efficiency and predictability.
Continue Reading09.09.16
Hearing Schedule for the Week of September 12, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of September 12, 2016.
Continue Reading05.19.16
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY2017 Agriculture, Rural Development Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved a $147.7 billion appropriations bill to support federal agriculture and nutrition programs in FY2017.
Continue Reading05.17.16
FY2017 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Gains Senate Subcommittee Approval
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies today approved a $147.7 billion appropriations bill to support federal agriculture and nutrition programs in FY2017.
Continue Reading04.05.16
Moran Leads Review of Opportunities & Benefits for Military Veterans in Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, today conducted a hearing to review the opportunities and benefits for military veterans in agriculture.
Continue Reading03.09.16
Moran Subcommittee Reviews FY17 USDA Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to review the FY2017 budget request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Continue Reading03.09.16
Murkowski Leads Review of FY17 Indian Health Service Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, today conducted a hearing to review the FY2017 budget request for the Indian Health Service.
Continue Reading10.16.15
Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Schedule for the Week of October 19, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of October 19, 2015.
Continue Reading09.16.15
Moran Opening Statement on FDA Efforts to Ensure Safe U.S. Food Supply
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Appropriation on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies, today delivered the following statement at a hearing to review FDA efforts to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply.
Continue Reading07.14.15
Subcommittee Approves FY2016 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FY2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill was today given subcommittee approval, making the $143.8 billion measure available for consideration Thursday by the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Continue Reading03.17.15
Moran Opening Statement on FY16 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Subcommittee, today issued the following opening statement as part of a subcommittee hearing to review the FY2016 budget request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ChairmanSubcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration,and Related AgenciesOpening Statement as Prepared for … Continue Reading
03.12.15
Moran Opening Statement on FY16 Budget Request for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Subcommittee, today offered the following opening statement as part of a subcommittee hearing to review the FY2016 budget request for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Chairman Jerry Moran Opening StatementCommittee on AppropriationsSubcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies"Hearing… Continue Reading