U.S. House Committee on Appropriations: Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
“The House Appropriations Committee [Tuesday] approved the fiscal year 2017 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. The legislation targets funding to U.S. foreign policy priorities, including programs that will address instability around the world. … The bill also provides critical humanitarian aid to war-torn and impoverished areas around the globe and dedicates funds to address health threats overseas before they reach the United States…” (7/12).