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WASHINGTON – Today, newly elected House Speaker Nancy Pelosi put H.R. 21 (Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2019) on the House floor for a vote. The bill increases discretionary spending levels from the last fiscal year and repeals President Trump's "Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance" policy.

WASHINGTON - Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement urging inclusion of work requirements in the Farm Bill:

"Americans and President Trump overwhelmingly support work requirements. Leading on this issue might seem tough, but so is being trapped in poverty. It's time to show we truly care, and that means keeping the strong House-passed work requirements that bring hope and opportunity in the Farm Bill."

WASHINGTON- Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement congratulating Rep. Mike Johnson on his election as chairman of the Republican Study Committee:

Washington - Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement upon passage of Tax Reform 2.0:

"Since Republicans passed tax reform, our economy has broken record after record. Middle class income stands at an all-time high. Unemployment is now at record lows. Manufacturing output is approaching record levels. Tax Reform 2.0 doubles down on the policies that brought us these records and will usher in even more economic growth."

Washington - Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement upon passage of the Defense and Labor-HHS-Education appropriations and continuing resolution package:

Washington, DC - Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement on Defense and Labor-HHS-Education appropriations:

"Coming off the conference report of the last minibus, House Republican priorities were shut out across the board. In the next round of appropriations, conservatives are looking for the conferenced legislation to reflect conservative policy riders such as the ones in the House bill. Unless this is done, many of our members will find it difficult to support this funding."

Washington - The Steering Committee of the Republican Study Committee released the following statement as the Farm Bill is expected to be voted on by the Senate:

Washington - Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker released the following statement praising the passage of spending rescissions in the House of Representatives: