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Mikulski Statement at Military Construction-Veterans Affairs and Zika Conference Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in the first meeting of the Senate and House conference on the fiscal year 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, H.R. 2577. The bill also includes Zika virus emergency funding.
The following are Vice Chairwoman Mikulski’s remarks, as prepared for delivery:
Continue Reading06.08.16
Mikulski Floor Statement on Reed-Mikulski Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about the Reed-Mikulski amendment to keep parity between defense and non-defense spending.
The following are Vice Chairwoman Mikulski’s remarks, as prepared for delivery:
Continue Reading05.19.16
Vice Chairwoman Mikulski Statement on the FY17 THUD & Military Construction-VA Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, submitted a statement for the record on the fiscal year 2017 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Subsequently, the Senate passed the bill 89-8.
Vice Chairwoman Mikulski’s statement follows:
Continue Reading04.14.16
FY17 Military Construction & VA Full Committee Markup Bill Summary
Washington, D.C. – Today the U.S. Senate Appropriations Full Committee ordered reported the fiscal year 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which provides $83 billion in discretionary funding, $3.2 billion above the fiscal year 2016 enacted level.
In addition to discretionary funding, the bill provides $102.5 billion in mandatory compensation and pension funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also provides $66.4 billion in fiscal year 2018 advance funding for veterans health care and $103.9 billion for fiscal year 2018 advance funding for the VA’s compensation and pensions mandatory accounts.
Continue Reading04.14.16
Mikulski Statement at First Full Committee Markup of Fiscal Year 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in the first fiscal year 2017 Full Committee markup. The Committee considered the fiscal year 2017 subcommittee allocations as well as the fiscal year 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill and the fiscal year 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill.
The following are Vice Chairwoman Mikulski’s remarks, as prepared for delivery:
Continue Reading04.13.16
FY17 Military Construction & VA Subcommittee Markup Bill Summary
Washington, D.C. – The fiscal year 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill provides $83 billion in discretionary funding, $3.2 billion above the fiscal year 2016 enacted level.
In addition to discretionary funding, the bill provides $102.5 billion in mandatory compensation and pension funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also provides $66.4 billion in fiscal year 2018 advance funding for veterans health care and $103.9 billion for fiscal year 2018 advance funding for the VA’s compensation and pensions mandatory accounts.
Continue Reading05.21.15
FY16 Military Construction & Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Full Committee Markup Bill Summary
Contact:Mara Stark-Alcalá w/Appropriations: (202) 224-2667 Marnee Banks w/Tester (202) 228-0371 SUMMARYMILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATIONS BILLFull Committee Mark: May 21, 2015 Washington, D.C. - The fiscal year 2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agency Appropriations Bill provides a t… Continue Reading
05.21.15
Mikulski Offers Alternative Allocations, Providing the Needed Resources for America’s Security & Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in the first fiscal year 2016 Full Committee markup. The Committee considered the fiscal year 2016 subcommittee allocations as well as the fiscal year 2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) bill and the fiscal year 2016 Energy and Water Development (E&W) bill. The following are Vice Chairwoman Mikulski's remarks, … Continue Reading
05.19.15
FY16 MilConVA Subcommittee Markup Bill Summary
Contact:Mara Stark-Alcalá w/Appropriations: (202) 224-2667 Marnee Banks w/Tester (202) 228-0371 SUMMARYMILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATIONS BILLSubcommittee Mark: May 19, 2015 Washington, D.C. - The fiscal year 2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agency Appropriations Bill provides a tot… Continue Reading
01.29.15
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Rosters Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Vice Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) today announced members for the 12 subcommittees that make up the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The majority and minority rosters are listed below, along with the chairmen and ranking member designations that were announced earlier this month. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairmanRoy Blunt (R-Mo.)Thad Cochran (R-Miss.)Mi… Continue Reading
07.29.14
Chairwoman Mikulski Fights to Move MilCon/VA Appropriations Bill on Floor
Date: July 29, 2014Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 ***Video of Floor Statement from this morning*** CHAIRWOMAN MIKULSKI FIGHTS TO MOVE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION & VA APPROPRIATIONS BILL ON FLOOR Mikulski Working to Help Veterans with Trifecta - Moving VA Funding, Confirming New Secretary & Approving Conference Report on Reform Bill WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today spoke on the floor twice as she sought to… Continue Reading
05.30.14
Mikulski, Shelby Call on Department of Justice to Investigate VA Scandal
CONTACTS:Vince Morris, Appropriations 202-224-1010John Graffeo, Shelby 202-224-6518 WASHINGTON - Chairwoman Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) and Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today in a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder called on the Department of Justice to investigate the scandal at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Mikulski and Shelby lead the Senate Appropriations Committee and its Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Subcommittee. The CJS bill that funds th… Continue Reading
05.22.14
Committee Approves FY 2015 Spending Allocations; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill; and Agriculture Appropriations Bill
Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 Committee Approves FY 2015 Spending Allocations; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill; and Agriculture Appropriations Bill Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, announced that the Full Committee has adopted fiscal year 2015 spending allocations by a vote of 16-14, and unanimously approved the fiscal year 2015 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Relate… Continue Reading
05.22.14
MilConVA Full Committee Markup Bill Summary
Contact: Vince Morris w/Appropriations: (202) 224-7363 Johnson Press Office: (202) 224-1638 SUMMARYMILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES FISCAL YEAR 2015 APPROPRIATIONS BILLFull Committee Mark: May 22, 2014 The subcommittee bill provides total funding of $165.4 billion for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies for fiscal year 2015. (This figure … Continue Reading
05.22.14
Chairwoman Mikulski Remarks at First Full Committee Markup
Contact: Vince Morris w/Appropriations: (202) 224-1010 Opening Statement of Chairwoman Barbara A. MikulskiMay 22, 2014 Full Committee Markup WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, today opened the fiscal year 2015 markup process by promoting a return to regular order and the need to roll back next year's planned sequester. The Committee vo… Continue Reading
05.20.14
FY15 MilCon/VA Subcommittee Markup Bill Summary
Contact: Vince Morris w/Appropriations: (202) 224-7363 Johnson Press Office: (202) 224-1638SUMMARYMILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES FISCAL YEAR 2015 APPROPRIATIONS BILLSubcommittee Mark: May 20, 2014 The subcommittee bill provides total funding of $165.4 billion for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies for fiscal year 2015. (T… Continue Reading
05.19.14
Appropriations Committee Schedule for the Week of May 19, 2014
***Please note the updated times highlighted below.MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Durbin) Time and Location: 9:30 a.m. CDT, at the Phoenix Military Academy, 145 S. Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL Agenda: Immigrant Enlistment: A Force Multiplier for the U.S. Armed Forces Witnesses: Panel IThe Honorable Luis Gutierrez4th District of IllinoisUnited Stated House of Representatives The Honorable Bill Foster11th District of IllinoisUnited Stat… Continue Reading
04.03.14
Appropriations Committee Schedule for the Week of April 7, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 State, Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chairman Leahy) Time and Location: 10:15 a.m., in Room SD-138 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building Agenda: FY 2015 Budget Request for the United States Agency for International Development Witnesses: Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development Legislative Branch Subcommittee (Chairwoman Shaheen) Time and Location: 2:30 p.m., in Room SD-138 of the Dirksen Senate Office Bui… Continue Reading
03.28.14
Hearing Schedule for the Week of March 31, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Durbin) Time and Location: 10:00 a.m., in Room SD-106 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building Agenda: The Department of the Air Force Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Request Witnesses: Deborah Lee James, Secretary, U.S. Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III, Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force General Frank J. Grass, Chief, National Guard Bureau Lieutenant General Stanley E. Clarke III, Director, Air National Guard Lieutenant Gene… Continue Reading
03.28.14
Schedule for the Week of March 24th
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman Johnson) Time & Location: 10:00 a.m., Room SD-124 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building Agenda: An overview on the Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Request to Congress. Witness: The Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs Accompanied by: The Honorable Robert A. Petzel, MD, Under Secretary for Health The Honor… Continue Reading