Legislative Branch Subcommittee Holds Budget Hearings

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) presided over several budget hearings this week as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch. After the release of President Obama's fiscal year 2015 budget, Chairman Cole and subcommittee members gained insight about the funding priorities of the various agencies under the subcommittee's jurisdiction.

On Tuesday, the subcommittee heard from witnesses representing the Government Printing Office (GPO), Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and Congressional Budget Office (CBO). On Wednesday, witnesses from the Library of Congress and Government Accountability Office (GAO) offered their testimonies. This morning, the subcommittee completed its final hearing of the week with witnesses who oversee operations in the House of Representatives.

"Along with my fellow subcommittee members, I am pleased by the insight gained this week in the Legislative Branch Subcommittee," said Chairman Cole. "As we continue exploring the funding requests of the various agencies in and around the Capitol Complex, I remain optimistic that we can find responsible ways to use taxpayer dollars and still adequately fund the agencies' priorities and provide for their invaluable services."

To read Chairman Cole's opening statements, view video footage or for a list of witnesses and their testimonies, click the hearing titles linked below.

Government Printing Office
Architect of the Capitol
Congressional Budget Office
Library of Congress
Government Accountability Office
House of Representatives

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