Minority News Releases
Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Advances FY2020 Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense today advanced its FY2020 funding bill, which makes important investments in our military and supports programs necessary to protect critical interests of U.S. national security.
Continue Reading08.01.19
Senate Passes Bipartisan Budget Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the bipartisan budget agreement, which sets defense and nondefense spending levels for FY2020 and FY2021.
Continue Reading07.26.19
Appropriations Schedule for the Week of July 29, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of July 29, 2019.
Continue Reading06.27.19
House Passes Senate Bipartisan Border Supplemental Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement regarding passage of the Senate’s border security supplemental appropriations bill in the House of Representatives, which was agreed to by a vote of 305-102.
Continue Reading06.26.19
Senate Passes Its Bipartisan Border Supplemental Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding emergency supplemental appropriations for humanitarian assistance and security at the southern border. The legislation, which passed the Senate Appropriations Committee last week by a vote of 30-1, provides a total of $4.59 billion to address the border crisis and contains no poison pills from either party. The full Senate passed the legislation by an overwhelming vote of 84 – 8.
Continue Reading06.19.19
Senate Appropriations Advances Bipartisan Border Supplemental Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today held a full committee markup to consider the emergency supplemental appropriations for humanitarian assistance and security at the southern border. The legislation, which is backed by Chairman Shelby and Vice Chairman Pat Leahy (D-Vt.), provides a total of $4.59 billion to address the border crisis. The committee vote to advance the legislation by a vote of 30 - 1. During the full committee business m… Continue Reading
06.12.19
Appropriations Schedule for June 19, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for June 19, 2019.
Continue Reading05.31.19
Appropriations Schedule for the Week of June 3, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of June 3, 2019.
Continue Reading05.30.19
Shelby Statement on Passing of Senator Thad Cochran, Former Appropriations Chairman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today made the following statement regarding the passing of Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), his former colleague and longtime friend:
Continue Reading05.23.19
President Breaks Gridlock on Disaster Aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the text of emergency supplemental appropriations legislation to help millions of Americans recover and rebuild from recent natural disasters. The measure provides $19.1 billion in relief for states and territories recently ravaged by tornadoes, flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, typhoons, and other such events. Senate action on the package is expected today.
Continue Reading05.17.19
Appropriations Schedule for the Week of May 20, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of May 20, 2019.
Continue Reading05.10.19
Appropriations Schedule for the Week of May 13, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of May 13, 2019.
Continue Reading05.08.19
Shelby Holds Hearing to Review Pentagon Budget for FY2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and its subcommittee on defense, today conducted a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2020 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Department of Defense. Patrick M. Shanahan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Defense; and General Joseph Dunford, Jr., USMC, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the subcommittee. Chairman Shelby's opening … Continue Reading
05.03.19
Appropriations Schedule for the Week of May 6, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of May 6, 2019.
Continue Reading05.01.19
Shelby Subcommittee Reviews Navy, Marine Corps FY2020 Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and its subcommittee on defense, today conducted a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2020 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Continue Reading04.26.19
Appropriations Schedule for the Week of April 29, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of April 29, 2019.
Continue Reading04.10.19
Shelby Chairs Hearing on National Guard and Reserve FY2020 Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and its Subcommittee on Defense, today conducted a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2020 funding request and budget justification for the National Guard and Reserve Components.
Continue Reading04.05.19
Appropriations Schedule for the Week of April 8, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of April 8, 2019.
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04.01.19
Shelby Urges Senate to Support Disaster Aid for All Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor prior to a procedural vote on emergency supplemental appropriations legislation that will help millions of Americans recover and rebuild from recent natural disasters. The measure – which provides $13.45 billion in supplemental funding for states and territories recently ravaged by tornadoes, flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, typhoons, and other such events – includes resources to address 2018 and 2019 disasters as well as $600 million in nutrition assistance for Puerto Rico. The Senate will vote on the motion to proceed to the legislation today.
Continue Reading03.28.19
Appropriations Schedule for Week of April 1, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of April 1, 2019.
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