Senators Murray and Collins Issue Statement After First Full Committee Markup in Two Years, Commit to Senate's Voice Being Heard in Appropriations Process

Statement

"Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee held its first markup in two years and advanced two critical bills unanimously--bipartisan legislation that supports our veterans and our farmers, protects American consumers, provides funding for essential military construction, and much more. We are determined to continue working together in a bipartisan manner to craft serious funding bills that can be signed into law. Keeping the Senate appropriations process moving full steam ahead and in a bipartisan way is critical. Our nation absolutely must be able to count on a dependable appropriations process as we grapple with urgent challenges at home and abroad. We are both committed to ensuring that the voice of the Senate is heard through the appropriations process and expect a busy summer of markups and continued bipartisan deliberation."

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