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| http://sires.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-sires-votes-for-omnibus-appropriations-bill-that-will-create | Congressman Sires Votes for Omnibus Appropriations Bill That Will Create Jobs and Grow the Economy with Key Investments in Americas Priorities | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | NJ | Albio Sires | S001165 | sires.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Congressman Sires voted to adopt the fiscal year (FY) 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill. This measure funds the government for FY 2016 and was passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 316 to 113. "This funding measure represents significant progress for hard-working American families,"stated Congressman Sires. "I voted in favor of the omnibus because it will bring much needed stability to middle class families across New Jersey. I am also pleased that the omnibus included reauthorization for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, giving victims and families of 9/11 access to the services they deserve." The bill's investment priorities include $500 million for TIGER grants, $187 million for COPS hiring grants, and a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This bill also reauthorizes the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, making the World Trade Center Health Program permanent and reauthorizing the Victims Compensation Fund for five years. In addition, it increases funding for critical programs that assist American families, including the Child Care Development Block Grant and Head Start. "While not perfect, this bill's passage ends the risk of another unnecessary and damaging government shutdown. Congress has the ability to incite investment, create jobs, and provide stability, but as we have seen, passing measures deadline-to-deadline is not a responsible way to govern. It is my hope that Republicans and Democrats continue to work together in the New Year to pass legislation under regular order rather than passing emergency measures at the last minute,"expressed Congressman Sires. The legislation was later passed by the Senate and now awaits President Obama's signature. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |