Minority News Releases
Currently showing results related to State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Senate Committee Approves FY 2025 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. - The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the Fiscal Year 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, providing critical security assistance to allies, promoting democracy abroad, and continuing lifesaving humanitarian and global health assistance. The measure, which was advanced by a vote of 24-5, provides $61.6 billion in discretionary funding. “Recognizing America’s leadership in the world, this legislation invests in programs tha… Continue Reading
07.25.24
Collins Advances Provision Strengthening Federal Response to Illegal Marijuana Grows in Maine
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, advanced language in the Fiscal Year 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act that directs the Departments of State and Treasury to disclose any information on Chinese criminal syndicates involved in illegal marijuana grows and money laundering in Maine and throughout the United States. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee tod… Continue Reading
05.15.24
Collins, Graham Call for Answers as Administration Withholds Key Israel Assistance
Washington, D.C. - As the top Republicans of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittees overseeing the Departments of Defense and State, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for answers surrounding the Administration’s decision to withhold certain assistance from Israel. Senator Collins is the Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Defense Ap… Continue Reading
10.31.23
Senator Collins Questions Secretary of State Blinken on Administration’s Position on an Israel Ceasefire
Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ Q&A with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. Click HERE to download. Washington, D.C. - At an Appropriations Committee hearing today on the President’s national security funding request, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Defense, asked Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to clarify the Administration’s position on an Israel ceasefire. Senator Collins said: Israel has every right t… Continue Reading
10.31.23
Senator Collins Opening Remarks at Hearing on National Security Supplemental Request
Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening remarks at a full Committee hearing with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the President’s national security supplemental funding request: “Let me begin by expressing my appreciation to Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin for joining us today … Continue Reading
07.20.23
Senate Committee Approves FY24 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
Bill passes Committee by a vote of 27-2 Washington, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, providing critical security assistance to allies, promotes democracy abroad, and continues lifesaving humanitarian and global health assistance. The measure, which was advanced by a bipartisan vote of 27-2, provides $61.608 billion in discretionary fund… Continue Reading
12.22.22
Shelby: Senate Passes FY23 Omnibus Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the final act of the 117th Congress, the Senate has passed (68-29) the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) omnibus appropriations package containing all 12 appropriations measures, as well as $47 billion in emergency funding to support Ukraine's valiant efforts to repulse Russian invaders and bring the conflict to an end and $38 billion in much-needed emergency disaster assistance. The legislation, filed in the Senate, will now move to the House, where a vote on the package is expecte… Continue Reading
12.20.22
Shelby: FY23 Omnibus Package Strengthens National Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) omnibus appropriations package containing all 12 appropriations measures was filed today in the U.S. Senate. In addition to the annual funding bills, the legislation includes $47 billion in emergency funding to support Ukraine's valiant efforts to repulse Russian invaders and bring the conflict to an end. It also includes $38 billion in much-needed emergency disaster assistance. The Senate and House are expected to vote on the package this week p… Continue Reading
09.29.22
Senate Passes Continuing Resolution, Funds Government Through December 16
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the Continuing Resolution to maintain government funding through December 16, 2022: "The Senate has passed a Continuing Resolution ensuring the government will remain open and functioning. Now, with very little time remaining, we must complete the full year appropriations bills. My colleagues must quickly accept a bipartisan framework t… Continue Reading
07.28.22
Shelby: Democrats' Partisan Bills Threaten FY23 Appropriations Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement regarding Senate Democrats' posting of partisan Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) appropriations bills. "Here we go again. Like last year, Senate Democrats have unveiled partisan appropriations bills that spend billions more than even the Administration's wasteful request. These drafts fail to appropriately allocate resources to our national defense, remove important legacy… Continue Reading
03.28.22
Shelby Statement on President Biden's FY23 Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement in response to President Biden's Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) $5.8 trillion budget request: "After his budget request last year was roundly rejected in Congress, the President has again proposed a fiscal blueprint that overspends on wasteful domestic programs and fails to adequately provide for our nation's defense. In other words, more of the same. The Biden budget in… Continue Reading
03.10.22
Shelby: Senate Passes FY22 Omnibus Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the Fiscal Year (FY22) omnibus appropriations package containing all 12 appropriations measures and approximately $14 billion in emergency funding in response to the situation in Ukraine: "I am pleased to announce that Congress has now completed the FY22 appropriations process. I thank Chairman Leahy, Chair DeLauro, and Ranking Member Gr… Continue Reading
03.10.22
Shelby Urges Passage of FY22 Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the vote on the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) omnibus appropriations package, which contains all 12 appropriations measures and approximately $14 billion in emergency funding in response to the situation in Ukraine: Vice Chairman Shelby stated, "The bill represents a massive bipartisan effort that rests upon a framework that preserves all legacy riders, rejects poison p… Continue Reading
03.09.22
FY22 Agreement Reached, Omnibus Appropriations Legislation Filed
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) omnibus appropriations package containing all 12 appropriations measures was filed today in the U.S. House of Representatives. In addition to the annual funding bills, the legislation includes approximately $14 billion in emergency funding to support humanitarian, security, and economic assistance for Ukraine and our Central European partners following the Russian invasion, as well as emergency COVID resources. The Senate and House are expected to… Continue Reading
07.27.21
Shelby Announces Bipartisan Deal on Security Supplemental
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that he has reached an agreement with Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on a $2 billion security supplemental appropriations bill.
Continue Reading12.21.20
Congress Reaches Deal, Files FY21 Omnibus to Fund Govt, Provide COVID Relief
Spending Bills Include Military Pay Raise, Support for Veterans, Increased Funding for NIH, Additional Resources for Nuclear Security Programs
Continue Reading11.10.20
Committee Releases FY21 Bills in Effort to Advance Process, Produce Bipartisan Results
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today released all twelve of its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) funding measures and the FY21 subcommittee allocations. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby issued the following statement regarding the legislation:
Continue Reading07.17.20
Appropriations Schedule for Week of July 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of July 20, 2020.
Continue Reading03.05.20
Senate Directs Aid to American People Amidst Coronavirus Crisis, Sends Package to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today passed the emergency supplemental funding package in an effort to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus. The legislation provides $8.3 billion in total resources and was approved by a vote of 96-1.
Continue Reading03.04.20
Congress Combats Coronavirus with $7.767B Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A group of bipartisan, bicameral negotiators have agreed on a robust emergency supplemental funding package to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus. The package provides $7.767 billion in emergency appropriations, more than triple the Administration’s original request.
Continue Reading