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Chairman Kingston Opening Statement on FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill for Full Committee Markup

Jun 19, 2012 Statements

Thank you, Chairman Rogers for yielding.

We have before us today the fiscal year 2013 appropriations bill and report for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies as passed by the Subcommittee on June 6th. 

Chairman Rogers Opening Statement on FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill for Full Committee Markup

Jun 19, 2012 Statements

I think Chairman Kingston and his Subcommittee did a great job with their $19.4 billion 302(b) allocation in this Agriculture Appropriations bill. They cut spending wherever possible – saving $365 million from last year and more than $1.7 billion from what the President would have liked to spend.

Appropriations Committee Approves the Fiscal Year 2013 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Funding Bill

Jun 19, 2012 Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2013 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill. The legislation includes funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related agencies. In total, the bill provides $51.6 billion in discretionary spending – a reduction of $3.9 billion below last year’s level and $1.9 billion below the President’s budget request.

Appropriations Committee Approves the Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Jun 19, 2012 Press Release
In total, the legislation includes $19.4 billion in discretionary funding – a cut of $365 million below last year’s level and a cut of $1.7 billion below the President’s budget request.

Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2013 Interior-Environment Appropriations Funding Bill

Jun 19, 2012 Press Release
The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2013 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Forest Service, and various independent and related agencies. In total, the bill includes $28 billion in funding – a cut of $1.2 billion below last year’s level and $1.7 billion below the President’s budget request.

Chairman Crenshaw Opening Statement on FY 2013 Legislative Branch Bill On House Floor

Jun 11, 2012 Statements

Ladies and gentlemen of the House, we bring before the House today the 2013 appropriations bill for the Legislative Subcommittee. This is a bill that spends $3.3 billion, which is approximately 1 percent less than last year. That's a $33.4 million reduction from last year.

Chairman Rogers Prepared Remarks on FY 2013 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill

Jun 11, 2012 Statements

Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of H.R. 5882, the fiscal year 2013 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.

This legislation on the floor today provides funding for the Legislative Branch, allowing us to keep the doors of the Capitol open, the offices of our Members functioning, and our staff and visitors safe.

House Passes Fiscal Year 2013 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill

Jun 8, 2012 Press Release
The House today approved the fiscal year 2013 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill on a vote of 307-102. The bill provides annual funding for the offices of Members of the House of Representatives, the support agencies of Congress, services for visitors, and Capitol operations and maintenance.

House Approves Fiscal Year 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

Jun 7, 2012 Press Release
The House today approved the fiscal year 2013 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill by a vote of 234-182. The legislation strengthens America’s homeland security efforts while at the same time reducing government spending. The bill provides $39.1 billion in discretionary funding for DHS, a decrease of $484 million below last year’s level and a decrease of $393 million below the President’s request.

Subcommittee Chairman Aderholt Introduces H.R. 5855, the FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, on the House Floor

Jun 7, 2012 Statements

Madam Chair, it was 68 years ago today that more than 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed and wounded during the D-day invasion in Normandy, France. That courageous operation, as well as the sacrifice of so many brave individuals, serves as a sobering reminder that freedom and security are not free.

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