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Appropriators to Obama: Act Aggressively to Use Existing Funds to Combat Zika
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to continued Democrat obstruction, the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees today encouraged President Obama to act aggressively to use available funding to combat the Zika virus.
Continue Reading06.29.16
Senate Committee Completes Work on FY2017 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, a $52.08 billion measure to advance U.S. interests abroad by promoting democracy, supporting U.S. allies and countering extremism.
Continue Reading06.28.16
FY2017 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Gains Subcommittee Approval
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs today approved a $52.08 billion appropriations bill to strengthen federal programs and operations that support national security and American values abroad.
Continue Reading06.22.16
Conference Agreement Reached on Military Construction & Veterans Affairs, Zika Supplemental Appropriations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A House-Senate conference committee has reached agreement on the FY2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Zika Response Appropriations Act (HR.2577).
Continue Reading07.09.15
FY2016 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Gains Full Committee Approval
07.07.15
Subcommittee Approves FY2016 State & Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs today approved the FY2016 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill[external link, clearing it for consideration by the full Committee on Thursday.
Continue Reading02.23.15
Hearing to Review FY2016 U.S. State Department Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs hearing to review the FY2015 budget request for the U.S. Department of State begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday. It will be webcast and prepared testimony will be made available on the Committee website. Visit: http://1.usa.gov/1zD3x6K Tuesday, February 24, 2015 STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS SUBCOMMITTEE (Lindsey Graham, Chairman) Hearing to review Fiscal Year 2016 funding re… Continue Reading