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Read. Follow. Verify.2021 Federal Budget Hearing: Commerce, Justice, and Science
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript from a House Subcommittee hearing held on March 4, 2020, to discuss budget requests for the 2021 . Members of Congress presented testimony regarding funding priorities for various federal agencies under the jurisdiction of the Commerce, Justice, and Science subcommittee.
This hearing marks the beginning of the federal budget process for 2021, where members of Congress advocate for specific funding levels for programs affecting economic development, scientific research, and the justice system.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Members of Congress
They are advocating for specific funding levels for programs within their respective districts.
U.S. Department of Commerce
The agency is seeking budget approval for the 2021 fiscal year.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 4, 2020, to initiate the fiscal year 2021 appropriations process.
- The subcommittee oversees funding for Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies.
- The hearing included a 'Members' Day' session where various Representatives provided testimony on funding priorities.
- Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross was scheduled to present the Department of Commerce's 2021 budget request.
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- The subcommittee chairman noted that all member requests received during the hearing were for funding increases rather than cuts.
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Funding Request Pattern
The subcommittee chairman noted a consistent pattern where all member requests were for funding increases rather than decreases.
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