WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the government spending package. The $1.5 trillion package includes all 12 Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 appropriations bills to fund the federal government. Importantly, the bill also includes funding to support Ukraine in their fight against Russia.
“Today, President Biden signed the government spending package into law, which will deliver billions of dollars to communities across the United States to strengthen social services and help address challenges facing American families – such as health care, housing, child care, education, and job training.
“This legislation contains historic funding levels for programs to combat climate change. The bill supports our vision of a clean energy future by enacting record investments in renewable energy programs, including the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy within the Department of Energy, which does important work to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and deploy clean energy across the country. The bill also drastically increases funding for environmental justice initiatives at the Environmental Protection Agency, helping to realize a more equitable future.
“The bill also provides billions of dollars in funding to bolster our public health infrastructure and confront urgent health crises, including maternal and child health, mental health, substance use treatment, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I am especially pleased to see significant increases in funding for Urban Indian Health Programs and Tribal Epidemiology Centers, which I championed throughout the appropriations process. This increased funding benefits organizations like the Seattle Indian Health Board in Washington’s Ninth District.
“To support Ukraine in their fight against Russia, the bill includes $13.6 billion for military and humanitarian assistance. As Vladimir Putin continues his unprovoked and unlawful war, this funding will help Ukrainians defend their country and address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. This funding makes good on President Biden’s promise to hold Putin accountable for Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine and support the Ukrainian people.
“Such a sweeping package required hundreds of hours of negotiations, and I am incredibly proud of the bipartisan work that has been done to reach an agreement on this package, which will provide critical funding to support our partners at home and abroad. I am thrilled to see our government come together to bring federal dollars back to our communities, to deliver real results, for the people.”
Background
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Defense funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Financial Services and General Government funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Homeland Security funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Legislative Branch funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
A fact sheet of the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act is here.
Information about the community projects Congressman Smith secured in the package is here.
“Today, President Biden signed the government spending package into law, which will deliver billions of dollars to communities across the United States to strengthen social services and help address challenges facing American families – such as health care, housing, child care, education, and job training.
“This legislation contains historic funding levels for programs to combat climate change. The bill supports our vision of a clean energy future by enacting record investments in renewable energy programs, including the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy within the Department of Energy, which does important work to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and deploy clean energy across the country. The bill also drastically increases funding for environmental justice initiatives at the Environmental Protection Agency, helping to realize a more equitable future.
“The bill also provides billions of dollars in funding to bolster our public health infrastructure and confront urgent health crises, including maternal and child health, mental health, substance use treatment, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I am especially pleased to see significant increases in funding for Urban Indian Health Programs and Tribal Epidemiology Centers, which I championed throughout the appropriations process. This increased funding benefits organizations like the Seattle Indian Health Board in Washington’s Ninth District.
“To support Ukraine in their fight against Russia, the bill includes $13.6 billion for military and humanitarian assistance. As Vladimir Putin continues his unprovoked and unlawful war, this funding will help Ukrainians defend their country and address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. This funding makes good on President Biden’s promise to hold Putin accountable for Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine and support the Ukrainian people.
“Such a sweeping package required hundreds of hours of negotiations, and I am incredibly proud of the bipartisan work that has been done to reach an agreement on this package, which will provide critical funding to support our partners at home and abroad. I am thrilled to see our government come together to bring federal dollars back to our communities, to deliver real results, for the people.”
Background
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Defense funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Financial Services and General Government funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Homeland Security funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Legislative Branch funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
The State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs funding bill fact sheet is here.
The Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies funding bill fact sheet is here.
A fact sheet of the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act is here.
Information about the community projects Congressman Smith secured in the package is here.
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