Press Releases 118th Congress
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Good afternoon.
At the beginning of the 118th Congress, House Republicans committed to restoring regular order to the annual appropriations process. In recent years, a consensus-driven work product has been replaced by a failed status quo. The American people deserve better than the constant cycle of colossal multi-bill omnibus packages pushed right before a funding deadline. The dysfunction is further permeated by a lack of committee process, limited amendments, and inability of members to debate and revise legislation.
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Good afternoon. I want to thank all of our members for being here on short notice.
The Committee has previously met and taken testimony on H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024, and H.R. 4368, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024.
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Good afternoon. Today's hearing covers three items. The first I'll discuss is our emergency measure, the Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act.
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Good afternoon. In America, we understand that freedom is not guaranteed. A strong national defense is not a mere option—but a constitutional duty. It's an imperative that has been secured by the collective sacrifice of those part of the armed forces generation after generation.
From Valley Forge and the fields of Gettysburg—to the shores of Tripoli and the sands of Iwo Jima—our troops have faithfully put service above self. Whenever called, our military is there to meet their mission.
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Good afternoon. Today's hearing takes another step toward fulfilling a key part of House Republicans' Commitment to America. In years past, the appropriations process all too frequently began with a few multi-bill appropriations packages with amendment discussion constrained to take-it-or-leave-it en bloc packages and concluded with a massive twelve-bill omnibus appropriations package with no opportunity to amend prior to final passage.
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Good afternoon. Responsible governance is a core pillar of the Republican Commitment to America. Today, the Rules Committee will continue to deliver on that promise by ensuring fiscal responsibility and addressing executive agency abuses with three measures.
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Good afternoon. Today's hearing covers two items that are of vital importance to the American people.
I will first discuss H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, and federal aviation programs for five years. The FAA was last reauthorized in 2018, and that statute expires at the end of September. It is imperative that Congress acts.
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Good afternoon. Our military stands as one of the greatest forces for good and freedom across the globe. Their role in America's security—and the duty of Congress to provide for our common defense—is a constitutional imperative. It's also why we are here today.
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Good evening. Tonight's meeting is on a simple matter – that is, referring the impeachment resolution noticed by Representative Boebert to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition, the Committee on the Judiciary. I know that many members on both sides of the aisle have differing opinions on Mrs. Boebert's resolution – which is their right.
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Good afternoon. Today's hearing covers three items. The first I'll discuss is H.R. 3799, the CHOICE Arrangement Act, a package of bills designed to give working Americans and small businesses more options when it comes to health coverage.