Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) today announced her subcommittee assignments for the Senate Appropriations Committee, which helps shape the federal government’s spending policies.
“Nebraska is proudly one of the top agricultural producers in the country. We are home to a number of critical military facilities like Offutt Air Force Base. Issues like broadband deployment, law enforcement funding, and EPA overreach are also important to communities across the state. These subcommittee assignments will ensure Nebraskans have greater input into the programs and agencies that directly impact our state on a regular basis,” said Sen. Fischer.
Sen. 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.
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Has jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Justice.
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Has jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Has jurisdiction over U.S. Department of Defense facilities and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Legislative Branch (Ranking Member)
- Has jurisdiction over the U.S. Capitol Police, Architect of the Capitol, Congressional Budget Office, and Library of Congress.
Sen. Fischer will continue to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee; the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; and the Senate Agriculture Committee. Senator Fischer also retained her membership on the Senate Rules Committee, where she will be Ranking Member.
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