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Continuing Resolution Released
Sep 22, 2016
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The Continuing Resolution (CR) provides funding at the current rate of operations for the government through December 9, 2016. It also includes $1.1 billion in emergency funding to fight and prevent the spread of the Zika virus, contains the full-year, FY 2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, and provides $500 million in grants to help families and communities affected by recent floods to rebuild and recover.
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House Passes Fiscal Year 2017 Interior and Environment Bill
Jul 14, 2016
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The House today approved the fiscal year 2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill. The legislation includes funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Forest Service, the Indian Health Service, and various independent and related agencies.
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Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
Jul 12, 2016
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The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. The legislation targets funding to U.S. foreign policy priorities, including programs that will address instability around the world. The bill focuses funding on the protection of American embassies and consulates, and support for the security of U.S. allies and partners – particularly those in strategic and vulnerable areas, including countries in the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa, and European countries facing Russian aggression. The bill also provides critical humanitarian aid to war-torn and impoverished areas around the globe and dedicates funds to address health threats overseas before they reach the United States. In addition, the legislation contains strong oversight measures and reductions to nonessential or lower-priority international programs to protect and save taxpayer dollars.
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House Approves Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Services Bill
Jul 7, 2016
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The House today approved the fiscal year 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. The bill provides annual funding for the Treasury Department, the Judiciary, the Small Business Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other related agencies.
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