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Committees and Caucuses

Committee Assignments

Rules Committee

Chairman

The Rules Committee has two broad categories of jurisdiction: special orders for the consideration of legislation (known as "special rules" or "rules") and original jurisdiction matters. A special rule provides the terms and conditions of debate on a measure or matter, consideration of which constitutes the bulk of the work of the Rules Committee. The committee also considers original jurisdiction measures, which commonly represent changes to the standing rules of the House.

Appropriations Committee

Vice Chairman

This Committee has jurisdiction over spending measures, including appropriations bills that fund all federal government agencies. There are 12 subcommittees, each with jurisdiction over an annual appropriations bill. I currently serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development. I am also a member of the Subcommittee on Defense.

Caucus Memberships

Air Force Caucus
ALS Caucus
Army Caucus
Baltic Caucus
Bipartisan Space and Aeronautics Caucus
Bourbon Caucus
Cigar Caucus
Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus
Congressional Native American Caucus, Co-Chair
Congressional History Caucus
Multiple Sclerosis Caucus
Sportsmen's Caucus
Long Range Strike Caucus
National Guard Caucus
Pro-life Caucus
Republican Study Committee