Thad Cochran: “I also want to support especially the Gulf of Mexico energy security legislation allowing Gulf States to receive…”

I understand that the Army's unfunded requirements list includes a $3.1 billion increase in end strength beyond the fiscal year 2017 NDAA mandate.

Mr. Chairman, let me join you in congratulating our panel here and the participation you're bringing to this challenge.

I am concerned that the 22 percent funding cut proposed for NIH could negatively affect longstanding research endeavors.

Ensuring that the Corps has adequate funding to meet its responsibilities is a high priority of mine.