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Sen. Deb Fischer (Chair, Senate Approps Leg Branch) / AOC Thomas Austin

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Observation timeline

• May 13, 2026Roll Call 'Senators balk at Architect of the Capitol boost' (May 12, 2026) — first press writeup of Senate Approps FY27 LB hearing; Chair Fischer (R-NE) tells AOC the $1.6B request would 'require much more member outreach and education' and warns 'many senators would be surprised to learn the level of significant and sustained investment that may be required over the next 15 to 20 years'Stated need