Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Bill

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The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related agencies.

In total, the bill reflects an allocation of $55.3 billion in discretionary spending -- an increase of $1.5 billion above fiscal year 2015 and $9.7 billion below the President's budget request. However, given reduced offsets -- primarily caused by a $1.1 billion decline in Federal Housing Administration receipts -- the bill actually represents an increase of only $25 million above the current level. Within the legislation, funds are targeted toward transportation, infrastructure, and housing programs of national need and significance that have the biggest impact on Americans and communities across the country.

"This bill invests in critical infrastructure programs that will keep our people and our businesses moving, and that will make our roads, rails, and airways safe for all. And to provide needed shelter to those most vulnerable -- including low-income families and seniors-- the bill provides responsible levels of funding for core housing programs," House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers said. "These are tight-budget times, and this legislation makes the most out of each and every transportation and housing dollar."

Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart said, "This bill supports our nation's most critical infrastructure and housing needs by focusing on core operations and cutting wasteful programs. Though difficult decisions had to be made, I am confident our priorities will ensure the stability of these vital areas. I look forward to continue working with my colleagues to move this bill through the legislative process.

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