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Senate Passes Measure to Fund Government Through December 20
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the short-term continuing resolution (CR) to maintain government operations through December 20, 2019. The legislation was passed in the Senate by a vote of 74–20.
Continue Reading10.31.19
Shelby Presses Colleagues to Fund America's Military
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor ahead of yet another procedural vote on whether to consider H.R. 2740, a package of Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) spending bills passed by the House of Representatives including measures for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense; Energy and Water Development; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. Chairman Shelby pressed his colleagues to put partisan politics aside and support funding for our troops on the ground – providing our men and women in uniform with the resources needed to protect our nation.
Continue Reading10.18.19
Appropriations Schedule for the Week of October 21, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of October 21, 2019.
Continue Reading09.26.19
FY2020 State & Foreign Operations Bill Advanced by Full Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2020 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, which provides funding to strengthen federal programs and operations that support national security and American values abroad. The legislation was advanced by a vote of 31-0. The $55 billion appropriations bill strengthens diplomacy and development, promotes democracy abroad, provides critical assistance to allies, and continues life-saving… Continue Reading
09.26.19
Shelby Applauds Consideration of Five FY2020 Bills, Encourages Continued Bipartisan Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today convened a full committee markup for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations process, during which the Committee will consider the FY2020 bills for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Homeland Security; and the Legislative Branch. Chairman Shelby commended his com… Continue Reading
09.18.19
Shelby Urges Members to Adhere to Budget Deal, Support Essential Funding for Military
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor prior to the procedural vote on whether to consider H.R. 2740, the first package of Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) spending bills passed by the House of Representatives, which includes measures for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense; Energy and Water Development; State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs; and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. Chairman Shelby urged his Senate colleagues to honor the terms of the bipartisan budget deal and work together to prevent unnecessary delays in funding for our men and women in uniform protecting us around the globe.
Continue Reading09.18.19
Shelby Encourages Colleagues to Honor Terms of Budget Deal, Move Forward Together in Funding Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate will vote on whether to consider the first package of Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) spending bills passed by the House of Representatives, which includes measures for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense; Energy and Water Development; State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs; and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies.
Continue Reading09.18.19
Graham Releases FY2020 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today released the subcommittee chairman’s recommendation for the FY2020 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, which provides funding to strengthen federal programs and operations that support national security and American values abroad.
Continue Reading02.14.19
Senate Approves Package to Secure Border and Complete FY2019 Appropriations Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of H.J. Res. 31, the fourth and final Fiscal Year 2019 (FY2019) appropriations package that contains a bipartisan agreement on border security and completes government funding for the current fiscal year.
Continue Reading02.13.19
Conferees Introduce Legislation to Secure Border, Fund Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate and House conferees today filed a comprehensive appropriations package that contains a bipartisan agreement on border security and completes government funding for the current fiscal year. The legislation provides $22.54 billion in total border security funding, including $1.375 billion for 55 new miles of physical barriers in the most needed areas along the southwest border. The Senate and House will vote on the package this week, prior to the funding deadline of Friday, February 15.
Continue Reading01.25.19
Senate Passes Measures to Reopen Government Through Feb. 15, Move to Conference on Homeland Security Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement regarding his support for legislative measures to reopen the government through February 15, 2019, and send the Homeland Security appropriations bill to a conference committee with the House. The two measures, H.J. Res. 28 and H.J. Res. 31, respectively, passed the Senate this afternoon by voice vote.
Continue Reading01.14.19
Shelby, Leahy Announce Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Rosters for 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) today announced the majority and minority subcommittee members for the 116th Congress. The Senate Appropriations subcommittee chairmen, ranking members, and rosters, with members listed in in order of subcommittee seniority, are as follows: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies John Hoeven (R-N.D.), chairman Mitch McConnell (R… Continue Reading
06.21.18
FY2019 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cleared by Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2019 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, strengthening federal programs and operations that support national security and American values abroad.
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06.19.18
FY2019 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Approved by Senate Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs today approved a $54.4 billion appropriations bill to strengthen federal programs and operations that support national security and American values abroad.
Continue Reading05.14.18
Shelby, Leahy Announce Markup Schedule for FY2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) today announced the following markup schedule for the Senate Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2019.
Continue Reading04.10.18
Shelby Selected as Senate Appropriations Chairman
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today received the approval of his Republican colleagues to serve as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the remainder of the 115th Congress.
Continue Reading03.21.18
FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill Released
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today endorsed passage of omnibus appropriations legislation that provides the largest funding increase for the American military in 15 years and makes significant investments in national priorities like infrastructure, border security and the opioid epidemic.
Continue Reading09.07.17
Committee Approves FY2018 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2018 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill with $51.35 billion for diplomatic and humanitarian programs that strengthen U.S. national security and support American values abroad.
Continue Reading09.06.17
FY2018 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Approved by Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs today approved a $51.35 billion appropriations bill to strengthen federal programs and operations that support national security and American values abroad.
Continue Reading03.07.17
Graham Holds Hearing on Russian Aggression toward Its Neighbors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, on Tuesday conducted a hearing on Russian aggression toward its neighbors.
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