Minority News Releases
Hearing Schedule for the Week of February 8, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of February 8, 2016.
Continue Reading01.28.16
Shelby Opening Remarks at CJS Hearing on President Obama’s Executive Actions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS), today delivered opening remarks in a hearing to review the Department of Justice’s role in implementing President Obama’s executive actions related to gun control.
Continue Reading01.13.16
Hearing Schedule for the Week of January 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of January 18, 2016.
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Cochran Statement on Passage of Omnibus Appropriations Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today delivered the following remarks to the Senate regarding passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (HR.2029).
Continue Reading12.16.15
Cochran Encourages Approval of FY16 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today advocated for approval of the omnibus appropriations act, which sets spending priorities for national defense and domestic programs for fiscal year 2016.
Continue Reading12.10.15
Cochran Statement on Five-Day Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today released the following statement on Senate passage of a five-day continuing resolution to fund the government at current levels through Dec. 16:
Continue Reading11.18.15
Senate Considers Transportation, Housing Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today moved to consider the FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill, which makes resources available for the nation’s infrastructure, transportation safety and federal housing programs.
Continue Reading11.10.15
Cochran Statement on Passage of MilCon-VA Appropriations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today released the following statement marking Senate passage of the FY2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill (HR.2029):
Continue Reading11.05.15
Senate Proceeds to Consider Veterans Affairs Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate on Thursday agreed to consider the FY2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill (HR.2029) which provides important funding for veterans’ benefits and programs and makes funding available to equip, support and house military personnel.
Continue Reading10.30.15
Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Schedule for the Week of November 2, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of November 2, 2015.
Continue Reading10.29.15
Cochran: Appropriations Committee Ready to Finish FY2016 Cycle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today expressed his intent to complete the FY2016 appropriations process with Senate approval of a negotiated two-year budget agreement.
Continue Reading10.23.15
Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Schedule for the Week of October 26, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of October 26, 2015.
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Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Schedule for the Week of October 19, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of October 19, 2015.
Continue Reading10.07.15
Cochran: President Should Abandon Veto Threat of Defense Policy Bill
10.02.15
Senate Committee on Appropriations Hearing Schedule for the Week of October 5, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of October 5, 2015.
Continue Reading09.30.15
Cochran: Senate Should Not Waste Opportunity Created With Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today said passage of a short-term continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown creates a window of opportunity to debate and pass FY2016 funding bills that should not be wasted.
Continue Reading09.28.15
Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Schedule for the Week of September 28, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of September 28, 2015.
Continue Reading09.24.15
Cochran Statement on Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today offered the following statement regarding the failed cloture vote on the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2016 and an ongoing effort to ensure continued funding for government operations.
Continue Reading09.22.15
Cochran Releases Short-Term Bill to Fund Government Through Dec. 11
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today encouraged Senators to support a short-term continuing resolution to continue funding for government operations and prohibit funding for Planned Parenthood.
Continue Reading09.16.15
Moran Opening Statement on FDA Efforts to Ensure Safe U.S. Food Supply
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Appropriation on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies, today delivered the following statement at a hearing to review FDA efforts to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply.
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