Central ND News

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, played a key role in securing Senate approval for six of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Appropriations bills. The Senate gave the green light to the bills following the House's prior approval with a significant majority from both parties in a 339-85 vote. These bills, endorsed by the Senate Appropriations Committee with strong bipartisan backing, achieved a reduction in discretionary spending by $10 billion.

"We’ve been working very hard to both get back to regular order in the appropriations process and bend the curve on spending to address our debt and deficit. The Senate Appropriations Committee passed each of these bills, while securing $10 billion in savings, and now they have been debated and passed by both the House and the Senate," said Hoeven.

The legislation not only focuses on fiscal responsibility but also caters to specific priorities within the state, as highlighted by Senator Hoeven: "At the same time, we’ve worked to support important priorities for our state, including for our ag producers and rural communities, our veterans and servicemembers, and public safety and infrastructure projects across the state."

The approved bills cover a range of sectors vital to the nation's well-being, including agriculture and rural communities, veterans and servicemembers, energy and water, transportation, public safety, and interior projects. This move signifies a significant step towards financial prudence while ensuring crucial support for various essential areas.