WASHINGTON – Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Dan Lungren, R-Calif. issued the following statement on the passage on the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2013 (H.R. 5882):

“Since taking control of the House, we have saved taxpayers millions by streamlining operations, eliminating wasteful spending, and advancing technology initiatives. Through the passage of this bill, we pledge to continue these efforts while ensuring Members have the support necessary to fulfill their Constitutional responsibilities.

“I thank the appropriators for their support, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to further improve House technologies that modernize and improve access to the legislative process.”