SUCCESS: and just delivered for hardworking Americans with our government funding package that lowers costs, creates better paying jobs, and protects our nation and our communities.
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Far too many predatory for-profit Online Program Management companies are taking advantage of student borrowers. Ranking Member is calling for an end to this behavior.
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Congratulations to Vice Ranking Member and Subcommittee Ranking Members:
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BREAKING: Ranking Member announces ’ subcommittee rosters
“I can think of no better group than the distinguished members of the Appropriations Committee to lead the way in the 118th Congress.”
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The partnership between the U.S. and Jordan is as strong as it has ever been. My Appropriations Committee colleagues and I are deeply appreciative of and welcome his leadership on the economic and political challenges facing Jordan and her neighbors.
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Today we celebrated an increase in funding for Pell Grants, which I was proud to secure in the federal spending package.
raised the maximum aid per student from $6,895 to nearly $7,400!
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As a member of , I'm proud to have secured more than $5 million in new federal funding for South Sound projects to help end homelessness, expand behavioral health services, and support important community institutions.
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BREAKING: Ranking Member asked federal agencies for information on how proposed House Republican spending cuts would impact the American people, the economy, and essential government functions.
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Democrats won’t let this happen. The process of funding our government has been, and will continue to be, bipartisan and bicameral.
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Ranking Member joins to congratulate on becoming Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee.
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Tune in! I'm joining , , , & to talk about how Republican backroom deals not only contradict their calls for transparency but also short-circuit the government funding process before it has even started.
WATCH: twitter.com/HouseDemocrats
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NEW: released a statement on Republicans’ rules package and their dangerous, backdoor negotiations
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Read the incoming Ranking Member's full statement here:
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NEW: released a statement on House Republicans’ proposed trading of spending cuts for support of Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become Speaker.
"We cannot have a future Speaker trading funding that helps communities and protects our national security for personal gain."
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As a member of , I worked hard to bring federal resources back to Virginia, including $18 million for key #VA10 projects.
These investments lower costs for families, deliver the support kids need to succeed, & tackle our nation's greatest challenges at home & abroad.
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Southern Nevada’s voice needs to be in the room where our nation’s most important funding decisions are made. Every day from my seat on , I have carried our priorities.
With today's vote, we are sending legislation to 's desk to fund those priorities. 🧵
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SUCCESS! Having worked on this bill all year, I'm proud it meets the critical needs of the federal government & the American people as we confront the most serious challenges facing our nation at home & abroad.
My statement on passage of the FY23 omnibus:
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As THUD Chair, I’m pleased the FY23 omnibus has passed to include historic funding for essential affordable housing programs & public transit infrastructure for communities across the country.
Read my full statement:
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I just voted to make 🇺🇸 safer and stronger.
' funding package lowers living costs, creates better-paying jobs, and helps those in need.
As MilCon/VA Subcommittee Chair, I’m proud this bill supports servicemembers, their families, and our veterans.
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Chair on the omnibus: “These bills tackle our nation’s toughest crises—they help lower the cost of living for hardworking families and the middle class, create better-paying jobs, and protect our communities and our national security.”
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HAPPENING NOW: The House is considering ’ 2023 government funding legislation, a 12-bill appropriations package that includes critical investments in our communities, supports Ukraine, and provides disaster relief.
Follow along here: live.house.gov
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NOW: Chair is presenting ’ omnibus to the House Rules Committee, legislation to make critical investments in government programs, protect Ukraine, and provide disaster relief.
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BREAKING: Chair released the text of a government funding omnibus that includes all 12 fiscal year 2023 appropriations bills, critical funding to support Ukraine, and relief to help communities recover from natural disasters.
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PASSED: The House just passed a continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 23.
House and Senate Appropriations Committees are working around the clock to finalize 2023 government funding bills.
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"The legislation before us today is a simple date change that keeps the government up and running as we negotiate the details of final spending bills."
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HAPPENING NOW: Chair delivers remarks on the House Floor on the continuing resolution to extend funding through December 23 and keep government programs running as we finalize a government funding package.
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NEW: Chair on the 2023 appropriations framework agreement reached this evening:
"We have a framework that provides a path forward to enact an omnibus next week...the House and Senate Appropriations Committees will work around the clock to negotiate the details."
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NEW: Chair released the text of a continuing resolution to extend funding until December 23:
“While we are close to a final agreement to create American jobs, help working families with the cost of living, and protect our national security, we need additional time.”
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I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing but am honored to have shared a part of his story on the House Appropriations Committee.
May his memory be a blessing.
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Jim Kolbe was a tireless public servant, a loyal representative of the people of Arizona, and a willing collaborator who wasn’t afraid to reach across the aisle to deliver results for the people he represented.
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Due to the committee’s diligence and vetting, the endeavor has been wildly successful, as shown by this vote. I look forward to working with my colleagues across the aisle next year as we continue this vital source of funding in the 118th Congress.
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As Chair of , I'm thankful agreed to maintain Community Project Funding. I’m proud that when I brought back this funding for the first time in 10 years, we included a number of reforms in order to have a fair and transparent process open to public scrutiny.
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“Sec Mayorkas has steadfastly led the Dept through significant challenges over the last two years…It is simply unjust for House Republicans to blame the Sec – and by extension the DHS workforce – for problems that are being continuously perpetuated by Republican intransigence.”
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NEW: Chair & Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chair released a statement on Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s unfounded call for the resignation of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, sharing:
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