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Committee Advances FY2018 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which prioritizes funding for critical transportation projects, community development initiatives, and core housing programs that serve the nation’s most vulnerable individuals.
Continue Reading07.25.17
FY2018 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill Clears Senate Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies today approved a $53.4 billion spending bill to support national security, law enforcement, and American scientific innovation.
Continue Reading07.25.17
Subcommittee Approves FY2018 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Appropriations Subcommittee today approved its FY2018 appropriations bill with funding to advance transportation infrastructure development, housing assistance, and community development.
Continue Reading07.13.17
Collins Assesses Challenging FY2018 Budget Request for Transportation Dept.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to review the FY2018 budget request for the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Continue Reading06.07.17
Collins, THUD Subcommittee Review FY18 HUD Budget Request with Sec. Carson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today conducted a review of the FY2018 budget request for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Continue Reading04.05.17
Collins Hearing Looks at Preventing Sexual Abuse, Harassment Problems at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today chaired a subcommittee hearing focused on preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment problems at the U.S. Merchant Marines Academy.
Continue Reading03.08.17
Collins Leads Hearing on Meeting Long-Term Transportation Infrastructure Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today conducted a hearing on options to help meet the long-term transportation infrastructure needs of the nation.
Continue Reading11.16.16
Collins Hearing Examines Government Role in Self-Driving Vehicles, Roadway Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing on the role of federal government to enhance roadway safety as automated and self-driving vehicles are deployed.
Continue Reading11.10.16
Hearing Schedule for the Week of November 14, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of November 14, 2016.
Continue Reading09.21.16
Collins Chairs Hearing on More Effective Ways to Meet Housing Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to receive testimony on ideas to improve federal housing programs.
Continue Reading05.19.16
Senate Approves FY17 Funding for the VA, Transportation & Housing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today praised Senate progress on FY2017 appropriations bills with the Senate today completing work on two bills to fund veterans’ benefits, transportation infrastructure and the American response to the Zika virus.
Continue Reading04.19.16
FY2017 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Bill Approved by Senate Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee today approved a $56.5 billion measure to fund the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies in fiscal year 2017.
Continue Reading03.16.16
Collins Panel Assesses FY17 Transportation Dept. Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to review the fiscal year 2017 budget request for the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Continue Reading03.10.16
Collins Leads Hearing to Review FY17 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to review the fiscal year 2017 budget request for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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 Reading06.23.15
Appropriations Subcommittee Approves FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies today approved a FY2016 funding measure to make resources available for the nation’s infrastructure, transportation safety and federal housing programs.
Continue Reading04.22.15
NEW TIME: 9:30 a.m. Start for Today's Hearing on FY16 Dept. of Transportation Budget
TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE (Susan Collins, Chairman) Hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Department of Transportation NEW TIME: 9:30 a.m., Room 138, Dirksen Senate Office Building Witness: The Honorable Anthony FoxxSecretaryU.S. Department of Transportation Webcast: http://1.usa.gov/1DhziUz Live coverage will begin when the hearing starts, and it may be necessary for viewers to refres… Continue Reading
03.17.15
POSTPONED: THUD Subcommittee Hearing on Dept. of Transportation Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C - Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today announced the postponement of the following hearing, originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 18. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 3-17-2015 HEARING POSTPONED, DATE TBD - TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE(Susan Collins, Chairman) Hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2016 budget request and funding justific… Continue Reading