House Appropriations Democrats
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Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro and House Appropriations Committee Democrats are investing in America’s working families. Updates from staff.
Last night, the Republican shutdown began. But we didn't get here overnight. This crisis has been nine months in the making.
Here's a step-by-step look at how Trump and Republicans have been steering us towards a shutdown all year:
Here's a step-by-step look at how Trump and Republicans have been steering us towards a shutdown all year:
October 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Last night, the Republican shutdown began. But we didn't get here overnight. This crisis has been nine months in the making.
Here's a step-by-step look at how Trump and Republicans have been steering us towards a shutdown all year:
Here's a step-by-step look at how Trump and Republicans have been steering us towards a shutdown all year:
On everything from education to women’s health to wages, Republicans’ latest spending plan is a gut punch to everyday Americans and another whopping win for billionaires and big corporations.
Appropriations Committee Democrats are calling it like they see it TODAY at 11 AM: youtu.be/azyKOybUcSQ
Appropriations Committee Democrats are calling it like they see it TODAY at 11 AM: youtu.be/azyKOybUcSQ
September 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
On everything from education to women’s health to wages, Republicans’ latest spending plan is a gut punch to everyday Americans and another whopping win for billionaires and big corporations.
Appropriations Committee Democrats are calling it like they see it TODAY at 11 AM: youtu.be/azyKOybUcSQ
Appropriations Committee Democrats are calling it like they see it TODAY at 11 AM: youtu.be/azyKOybUcSQ
Nuclear threats are rising.
So what are Republicans doing?
Cutting nuclear threat prevention by 17%
What a bright idea.
So what are Republicans doing?
Cutting nuclear threat prevention by 17%
What a bright idea.
September 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Nuclear threats are rising.
So what are Republicans doing?
Cutting nuclear threat prevention by 17%
What a bright idea.
So what are Republicans doing?
Cutting nuclear threat prevention by 17%
What a bright idea.
The latest round of Republican cuts lets greedy corporations cheat on their taxes, poison consumers, and continue to scam everyday Americans out of their hard-earned money.
🔴 Watch Appropriations Committee Democrats fight back: youtu.be/EQVbb-r6FbE
🔴 Watch Appropriations Committee Democrats fight back: youtu.be/EQVbb-r6FbE
September 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The latest round of Republican cuts lets greedy corporations cheat on their taxes, poison consumers, and continue to scam everyday Americans out of their hard-earned money.
🔴 Watch Appropriations Committee Democrats fight back: youtu.be/EQVbb-r6FbE
🔴 Watch Appropriations Committee Democrats fight back: youtu.be/EQVbb-r6FbE
CONFIRMED: This administration stole billions in taxpayer dollars then broke the law to cover their tracks.
Russ Vought is scared of the sunshine ☀️ but the clock is ticking. ⏰
Russ Vought is scared of the sunshine ☀️ but the clock is ticking. ⏰
August 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
CONFIRMED: This administration stole billions in taxpayer dollars then broke the law to cover their tracks.
Russ Vought is scared of the sunshine ☀️ but the clock is ticking. ⏰
Russ Vought is scared of the sunshine ☀️ but the clock is ticking. ⏰
When America retreats from the world stage, the working class and middle class pay the price for our weakness.
By slashing investments in soft power and kneecapping the State Department, Republicans are guaranteeing a more dangerous world for everyone.
By slashing investments in soft power and kneecapping the State Department, Republicans are guaranteeing a more dangerous world for everyone.
August 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
When America retreats from the world stage, the working class and middle class pay the price for our weakness.
By slashing investments in soft power and kneecapping the State Department, Republicans are guaranteeing a more dangerous world for everyone.
By slashing investments in soft power and kneecapping the State Department, Republicans are guaranteeing a more dangerous world for everyone.
For nearly 60 years, Corporation for Public Broadcasting helped fund the local stations that taught our kids to read and write, kept us informed during emergencies, and aired our local football games.
CPB made life better for everyday Americans, and Republicans killed it.
CPB made life better for everyday Americans, and Republicans killed it.
August 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
For nearly 60 years, Corporation for Public Broadcasting helped fund the local stations that taught our kids to read and write, kept us informed during emergencies, and aired our local football games.
CPB made life better for everyday Americans, and Republicans killed it.
CPB made life better for everyday Americans, and Republicans killed it.
IT’S CONFIRMED: President Trump and Russ Vought are once again stealing from our nation’s schoolchildren.
🚨 Statement from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
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🚨 Statement from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
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July 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
IT’S CONFIRMED: President Trump and Russ Vought are once again stealing from our nation’s schoolchildren.
🚨 Statement from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/press-r...
🚨 Statement from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
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In what world does gutting food stamps and housing assistance lower costs for the working class?
Republican cuts have always been about transferring wealth to billionaires and big corporations, leaving the rest of us with scraps.
Republican cuts have always been about transferring wealth to billionaires and big corporations, leaving the rest of us with scraps.
July 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
In what world does gutting food stamps and housing assistance lower costs for the working class?
Republican cuts have always been about transferring wealth to billionaires and big corporations, leaving the rest of us with scraps.
Republican cuts have always been about transferring wealth to billionaires and big corporations, leaving the rest of us with scraps.
President Trump and Russ Vought do not deserve applause for following a law they are still breaking.
🚨 Statement from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
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🚨 Statement from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
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July 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
President Trump and Russ Vought do not deserve applause for following a law they are still breaking.
🚨 Statement from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
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🚨 Statement from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
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THIS IS THEFT.
Congress approved these funds, schools counted on them, the White House stole them.
Republicans are breaking the law in plain sight and making kids pay the price for their recklessness.
Congress approved these funds, schools counted on them, the White House stole them.
Republicans are breaking the law in plain sight and making kids pay the price for their recklessness.
July 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
THIS IS THEFT.
Congress approved these funds, schools counted on them, the White House stole them.
Republicans are breaking the law in plain sight and making kids pay the price for their recklessness.
Congress approved these funds, schools counted on them, the White House stole them.
Republicans are breaking the law in plain sight and making kids pay the price for their recklessness.
They're selling American world leadership for scrap.
July 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
They're selling American world leadership for scrap.
🗞️ Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov calls for the firing of OMB Director Russ Vought WHO HAS REPEATEDLY VIOLATED THE LAW.
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July 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
🗞️ Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov calls for the firing of OMB Director Russ Vought WHO HAS REPEATEDLY VIOLATED THE LAW.
democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/press-r...
democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/press-r...
🚨 BREAKING: GAO rules President Trump illegally withheld Head Start funding.
This administration never cared about the law, and they most certainly never cared about our kids.
🔗https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/us/politics/trump-head-start-government-accountability-office.html
This administration never cared about the law, and they most certainly never cared about our kids.
🔗https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/us/politics/trump-head-start-government-accountability-office.html
July 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
🚨 BREAKING: GAO rules President Trump illegally withheld Head Start funding.
This administration never cared about the law, and they most certainly never cared about our kids.
🔗https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/us/politics/trump-head-start-government-accountability-office.html
This administration never cared about the law, and they most certainly never cared about our kids.
🔗https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/us/politics/trump-head-start-government-accountability-office.html
In the midst of a worsening climate crisis, American leadership in this hemisphere has never been more important.
Where we step down, China & Russia step up.
@repespaillat.bsky.social
Where we step down, China & Russia step up.
@repespaillat.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
In the midst of a worsening climate crisis, American leadership in this hemisphere has never been more important.
Where we step down, China & Russia step up.
@repespaillat.bsky.social
Where we step down, China & Russia step up.
@repespaillat.bsky.social
If we give up our seat at the table, we will be on the menu.
Republicans are abandoning the fight for freedom and democracy around the world and letting China & Russia call the shots.
@wassermanschultz.house.gov
Republicans are abandoning the fight for freedom and democracy around the world and letting China & Russia call the shots.
@wassermanschultz.house.gov
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
If we give up our seat at the table, we will be on the menu.
Republicans are abandoning the fight for freedom and democracy around the world and letting China & Russia call the shots.
@wassermanschultz.house.gov
Republicans are abandoning the fight for freedom and democracy around the world and letting China & Russia call the shots.
@wassermanschultz.house.gov
When we invest in stability abroad, we protect American lives, American jobs, and American leadership.
@levin.house.gov
@levin.house.gov
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
When we invest in stability abroad, we protect American lives, American jobs, and American leadership.
@levin.house.gov
@levin.house.gov
Development programs feed families, teach children, and promote peace around the world.
All while creating jobs and prosperity at home.
@repmrvan.bsky.social
All while creating jobs and prosperity at home.
@repmrvan.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Development programs feed families, teach children, and promote peace around the world.
All while creating jobs and prosperity at home.
@repmrvan.bsky.social
All while creating jobs and prosperity at home.
@repmrvan.bsky.social
Diplomacy and development go hand-in-hand with American defense.
Programs like USAID build goodwill, save lives, and make the our country stronger.
@repdean.bsky.social
Programs like USAID build goodwill, save lives, and make the our country stronger.
@repdean.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Diplomacy and development go hand-in-hand with American defense.
Programs like USAID build goodwill, save lives, and make the our country stronger.
@repdean.bsky.social
Programs like USAID build goodwill, save lives, and make the our country stronger.
@repdean.bsky.social
This is not a difficult choice.
Just because we cannot hear the whimpering of a child a world away, does not mean we are relieved of the moral responsibility to ease their suffering when we can.
And we most certainly can.
@repbonnie.bsky.social
Just because we cannot hear the whimpering of a child a world away, does not mean we are relieved of the moral responsibility to ease their suffering when we can.
And we most certainly can.
@repbonnie.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This is not a difficult choice.
Just because we cannot hear the whimpering of a child a world away, does not mean we are relieved of the moral responsibility to ease their suffering when we can.
And we most certainly can.
@repbonnie.bsky.social
Just because we cannot hear the whimpering of a child a world away, does not mean we are relieved of the moral responsibility to ease their suffering when we can.
And we most certainly can.
@repbonnie.bsky.social
This America LAST foreign affairs bill will put us LAST in global influence, LAST in international leadership, and LAST in our ability to respond to threats at home and abroad.
@bishop.house.gov
@bishop.house.gov
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This America LAST foreign affairs bill will put us LAST in global influence, LAST in international leadership, and LAST in our ability to respond to threats at home and abroad.
@bishop.house.gov
@bishop.house.gov
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Our adversaries are already working to fill in the vacuum this bill would help create on the world stage.
@hoyer.house.gov
@hoyer.house.gov
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Our adversaries are already working to fill in the vacuum this bill would help create on the world stage.
@hoyer.house.gov
@hoyer.house.gov
A strong America does not hide. It does not bully.
A strong America leads with vision, with courage, and with compassion.
Remarks from SFOPS Ranking Member @frankel.house.gov:
A strong America leads with vision, with courage, and with compassion.
Remarks from SFOPS Ranking Member @frankel.house.gov:
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A strong America does not hide. It does not bully.
A strong America leads with vision, with courage, and with compassion.
Remarks from SFOPS Ranking Member @frankel.house.gov:
A strong America leads with vision, with courage, and with compassion.
Remarks from SFOPS Ranking Member @frankel.house.gov:
Whose name is on that sack of flour? Whose name is on the door of the clinic? Whose name is on the schoolbook? The United States of America.
It must remain that way.
📃 Full remarks from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
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It must remain that way.
📃 Full remarks from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/stateme...
July 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Whose name is on that sack of flour? Whose name is on the door of the clinic? Whose name is on the schoolbook? The United States of America.
It must remain that way.
📃 Full remarks from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/stateme...
It must remain that way.
📃 Full remarks from Ranking Member @delauro.house.gov:
democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/stateme...