WASHINGTON – Today, the House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2025 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Congressman Valadao is the Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee.

“As the new Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, it’s been an exciting few weeks working to draft a bill that ensures Congress is able to serve the American people,” said Legislative Branch Subcommittee Chairman David Valadao. “This legislation provides the resources needed for members to retain staff, serve constituents, and provide critical oversight of the Executive Branch. Importantly, the bill also fully funds sworn staffing needs for Capitol Police so they can keep the Capitol complex and all who work and visit here safe. Thank you to Chairman Cole for his leadership and guidance during this process. I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this bill across the finish line.”

Legislative Branch Subcommittee Chairman David Valadao (R-CA) began the markup with remarks on the bill. Full remarks as prepared for delivery, are available here.

Watch his full remarks here.

Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole said, “Our foremost duty is to our constituents, and this bill delivers resources to serve the American people. It supports operations central to our democracy and ensures Congress can execute strong oversight over the Biden Administration. The safety of the Capitol complex for visitors, work of the U.S. Capitol police, and operations of national institutions are also prioritized. Chairman Valadao has provided a measure that upholds the Legislative Branch’s capacity to effectively represent the public in a fiscally responsible manner.”