Majority News Releases
Chairwoman Mikulski's Floor Statement on the Progress of the FY15 Omnibus
***Video of Floor Statement*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about the status of the fiscal year 2015 omnibus. The following are Chairwoman Mikulski's remarks, as delivered: "Mr. President, I come to the floor today during the consideration of the National Defense Authorization to bring my colleagues up to date on the Appropriations Bill. As we know, the Continuing Resolution expire… Continue Reading
12.09.14
Chairwoman Mikulski Statement on the FY15 Omnibus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the "Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015" was filed today: "This agreement means no government shutdown and no government on autopilot. In today's era of slamdown politics, we were able to set aside our differences. Working across the aisle and across the dome, we created compromise without capitulation. "The American peop… Continue Reading
12.09.14
Mikulski-Rogers Joint Statement on Omnibus Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers issued the following joint statement on the fiscal year 2015 omnibus agreement: "After months of thorough, business-like, sometimes tough but always civil negotiations, we have reached a responsible, bipartisan and bicameral agreement on funding for government operations for 2015. More than two months into the fiscal year, i… Continue Reading
12.09.14
Summary: Fiscal Year 2015 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee today released highlights of the fiscal year 2015 omnibus appropriations bill, "Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015," that totals $1.014 trillion in discretionary spending in compliance with the bipartisan Murray-Ryan budget agreement. The bill funds the government through September 30, 2015. In addition, it includes: $5.4 billion of emergency funding to prepare for and respond to the Ebola outbreak; $73.7 billio… Continue Reading
11.21.14
Chairwoman Mikulski says Appropriators making steady progress on Omnibus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement: "I thought Chairman Hal Rogers put out an excellent statement. I support his analysis. The agency that will implement the President's executive order is financed through fees, not appropriations. That agency has the authority to operate under a continuing resolution, or even a shutdown." "Chairman Rogers and I want to do our job. We have important… Continue Reading
11.12.14
Chairwoman Mikulski Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Ebola Response
For Immediate ReleaseDate: Wednesday, November 12, 2014Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 Video of Opening StatementVideo of Q&APhotos from the hearing CHAIRWOMAN BARBARA A. MIKULSKI OPENS HEARING ON EBOLA WITH CALL FOR "ALL HANDS ON DECK" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, convened a hearing of the Full Appropriation… Continue Reading
11.05.14
Chairwoman Mikulski Statement on Funding Request from White House to Fight Ebola Here and Abroad
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement on the President's request for emergency supplemental funding to address the Ebola outbreak: "We face a grave and deadly disease in the ongoing outbreak of Ebola, and I commend the President for acting to address this crisis at home and abroad. This Committee will evaluate the request and on Wednesday, November 12, we will convene a hearing that wil… Continue Reading
11.04.14
Chairwoman Mikulski Announces Full Committee Hearing on the U.S. Government Response to Ebola Outbreak
*** Please note updated witness list and date *** WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, will hold a Full Committee hearing on the U.S. Government response to the Ebola outbreak. WHO: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman, Appropriations Committee Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee WITNESSES: The Honorable S… Continue Reading
09.25.14
Mikulski Statement on Eric Holder Jr. Resigning as Attorney General
For Immediate ReleaseDate: September 25, 2014Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 MIKULSKI STATEMENT ON ERIC HOLDER JR. RESIGNING AS ATTORNEY GENERAL WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Department of Justice (DOJ), today issued the following statement on Eric Holder Jr.'s decision to step down as Attorney General: "Du… Continue Reading
09.18.14
Statement of Chairwoman Mikulski Following Senate Approval of Continuing Resolution
For Immediate ReleaseDate: September 18, 2014Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 STATEMENT OF CHAIRWOMAN MIKULSKI FOLLOWING SENATE APPROVAL OF CONTINUING RESOLUTION Chairwoman praises strong bipartisan passage for laying the groundwork for Omnibus in early December and returning to regular order WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after the Senate voted 78-22 to approve H.J. Res 124, a cont… Continue Reading
09.18.14
Chairwoman Mikulski’s Floor Statement on the 2015 Continuing Funding Resolution
For Immediate ReleaseDate: September 18, 2014Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 ***Video of Floor Statement*** CHAIRWOMAN MIKULSKI'S FLOOR STATEMENT ON THE 2015 CONTINUING FUNDING RESOLUTION Chairwoman says the bill meets four key goals: avoids shutdown and showdown, does no harm to key programs, gives the President fiscal resources to protect the nation, and allows us to pass an omnibus funding bill in December WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of … Continue Reading
09.16.14
Prepared Statement of Chairwoman Mikulski at Joint Committee Hearing on the Ebola Outbreak
For Immediate ReleaseDate: September 16, 2014Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 Video of Chairwoman MikulskiPhotos from the hearing STATEMENT OF CHAIRWOMAN MIKULSKI AT JOINT COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE EBOLA OUTBREAK Says we need a roadmap for immediate response to this human tragedy and global threat as well as for long range public health needs WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today participated in a joint Labor, Health and… Continue Reading
09.11.14
Appropriations Committee Schedule for the Week of September 15, 2014
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee (Chairman Harkin)* Time and Location: 2:30 p.m., in Room SH-216 of the Hart Senate Office Building Agenda: Ebola in West Africa: A Global Challenge and Public Health Threat Witnesses: Panel I Beth P. Bell, MD, MPHDirectorNational Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlanta, GA Anthony S. Fauci, MDDirectorNational… Continue Reading
08.01.14
FY15 Interior Subcommittee Chairman's Recommendation & Explanatory Statement
For Immediate Release: August 1, 2014Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 FY 2015 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman's Recommendation and Explanatory StatementWASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee released the fiscal year 2015 Chairman's recommendation and explanatory statement for the Department of the Interior, Environment, … Continue Reading
08.01.14
Mikulski on Senate approval of $225 million for Iron Dome
For Immediate ReleaseDate: August 1, 2014Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement following the passage of an Emergency Supplemental Funding bill to assist Israel: "It's right that we help our friends in Israel and adopt the Mikulski-Reid-McConnell amendment. It's crucial that Israel has the opportunity to defend itself while others are working on cease… Continue Reading
07.31.14
Chairwoman Mikulski Statement on Rejection of Emergency Bill for Iron Dome, Wildfires & Border
Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 CHAIRWOMAN MIKULSKI STATEMENT ON REJECTION OF EMERGENCY BILL FOR IRON DOME, WILDFIRES & BORDER WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement this evening following the rejection of the emergency supplemental funding bill: "I am disappointed that we could not overcome the opposition to our efforts this evening to provide funds for Iron Dome, fighting wildfires an… 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
07.24.14
FY15 FSGG Subcommittee Reported Bill and Draft Report
Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 FY 2015 Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Reported Bill and Draft Report WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee released the fiscal year 2015 Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee reported bill and draft subcommittee report. ###… Continue Reading
07.24.14
FY15 LHHS Subcommittee Reported Bill and Draft Report
Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 FY 2015 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Reported Bill and Draft Report WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee released the fiscal year 2015 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee reported bill and draft subcommittee report… Continue Reading
07.24.14
FY15 E&W Subcommittee Reported Bill and Draft Report
Contact: Vince Morris (202) 224-1010 FY 2015 Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Reported Bill and Draft Report WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee released the fiscal year 2015 Energy and Water Development Subcommittee reported bill and draft subcommittee report. ###… Continue Reading