Friday, May 1, 2026 · Capitol Hill
HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS CHAIRMAN TOM COLE AND SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN DAVID VALADAO ADVANCED THE FY27 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FUNDING...
House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole and Subcommittee Chairman David Valadao advanced the FY27 Legislative Branch funding bill. The markup sets spending levels for congressional operations, the Capitol Police, and support agencies that keep the House and Senate running. This is the first step in the annual process before full committee consideration and floor votes.
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