House Appropriations Chair Vows to Complete FY 2012 Bills ASAP
On August 19, 2011, House Appropriations Chairman Rogers (R) stated his intention to complete the fiscal year 2012 Appropriations process as soon as possible. In addition, Rogers reiterated his commitment to maintaining the recently passed debt-ceiling agreement, which holds discretionary spending to $1.043 trillion for FY 2012.
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House Has Passed Only 6 of 12 FY 2012 Appropriations Bills
To date, the House has passed the FY 2012 Agriculture, Defense, Energy and Water, Homeland Security (including CBP), Legislative Branch, and Military/Veterans appropriations bills.
Of the remaining FY 2012 appropriations bills, the House Appropriations Committee has completed its action on the Commerce (including ITA/BIS), Financial Services (including CPSC), and Interior/Environment bills.
The Committee has taken no action on the State Department, Transportation, and Labor/HHS FY 2012 appropriations bills.
Senate Has Passed Only One FY 2012 Appropriations Bill
The only FY 2012 appropriations bill passed by the Senate so far is the Military/Veterans bill.