Office of U.S. Senator Deb Fischer
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), announced her subcommittee appointments for the Senate Appropriations Committee, which helps shape the federal government’s spending policies. This year, Senator Fischer has added a sixth subcommittee: Financial Services and General Government.
“For the past two years, my position on the Appropriations Committee has given Nebraska a seat at the table in allocating precious taxpayer dollars. These key subcommittee appointments for the 119th Congress will give Nebraskans continued input into the programs and agencies that directly impact our state. Particularly as a member of the Agriculture and Military Construction subcommittees, I look forward to advocating for Nebraska’s number one industry and our critical military facilities like Offutt Air Force Base.” said Senator Fischer.
Senator Fischer will serve on the following Appropriations Subcommittees:
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Has jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Has jurisdiction over U.S. Department of Defense facilities and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Has jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Has jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Justice.
- Legislative Branch
- Has jurisdiction over the U.S. Capitol Police, Architect of the Capitol, Congressional Budget Office, and Library of Congress.
- Financial Services and General Government
- Has jurisdiction over several federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Treasury, Small Business Administration, Federal Trade Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Click here for the full list of federal agencies.
Senator Fischer will continue to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee; the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; and the Senate Agriculture Committee; the Senate Rules Committee; and the Senate Select Committee on Ethics.