House Republicans, led by Chair Kay Granger, achieved conservative policy wins and strengthened national defense during the fiscal 2024 appropriations process. Rep. Van Orden voted 'Yes' for the second FY24 Appropriations package, securing major Republican victories and cutting Democrat spending. Speaker Johnson appointed Rep. John Moolenaar as the new China committee chair, succeeding Rep. Gallagher. Rep. Wittman praised Rep. Moolenaar's appointment, highlighting his qualities for the role.
SCOOP: Mike Johnson is tapping Rep. John Moolenaar to lead the Select Committee on China. He'll replace outgoing Rep. Mike Gallagher. https://t.co/hriCTSLHPT
I’ve had the pleasure of serving with @RepMoolenaar for nearly a decade and on the @committeeonccp since the beginning of the 118th Congress. He is smart, thoughtful, and will make a phenomenal chairman – I look forward to continuing to serve with him in his new role. https://t.co/lmOVhQVgix
Johnson taps Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) to succeed Gallagher as chairman of the China cmte after Gallagher steps away from Congress
NEW: The Speaker's filling one of those slots today. Rep. John Molenaar will be the NEW China committee chair https://t.co/EZgBsm1I9Q
NEW: The Speaker's filling one of those slots today. Rep. John Molenaar will be the NEW China committee chair chairhttps://www.semafor.com/article/03/24/2024/house-speaker-juggles-committee-vacancies
The second FY24 Appropriations package was not perfect, but it secured major Republican wins for our nation and cut damaging, wasteful Democrat spending habits. Here are some of the key elements of the bill that led Rep. Van Orden to vote “Yes”. https://t.co/U9uFJcnTdD
The second FY24 Appropriations package was not perfect, but it secured major Republican wins for our nation and cut damaging, wasteful Democrat spending habits. Here are some of the key elements of the bill that led Rep. Van Orden to vote "yes". https://t.co/tq3gdIT9en
“During the [fiscal 2024] appropriations process, House Republicans achieved conservative policy wins, rejected extreme Democrat proposals and imposed substantial cuts while significantly strengthening national defense,” Mr. Johnson said. “The process was also an important step…
“I've worked closely with House Republican leadership on this timeline and look forward to seeing Speaker Johnson appoint a new chair to carry out the important mission of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party,” Mr. Gallagher said. https://t.co/oam3CoVY9B
“As she completes her service this term as chairwoman emeritus, the committee and the House Republican Conference will continue to benefit from her expertise, wisdom, and example,” Mr. Johnson said. https://t.co/vSIgAy6CNB
“As I reflect on my time in the House of Representatives and more than five years as ranking member and now chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, I realize I have accomplished more than I ever could have imagined,” Ms. Granger said in a statement. https://t.co/vSIgAy6CNB
“Against all odds, House Republicans refocused spending on America’s most crucial needs, at home and abroad,” said House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger, Texas Republican. https://t.co/TrIvOHMDJP