The Legislative Branch bill underfunds key work to support oversight of the Executive Branch, and it underfunds important efforts to keep the Capitol complex safe.
Patty Murray: “The Legislative Branch bill underfunds key work to support oversight of the Executive Branch, and it underfunds…”
On the recordNovember 13, 2026
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Criticism of the Legislative Branch spending bill
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