Congressman John Moolenaar has been appointed to serve on the House Committee on Appropriations. The committee is considered one of the most powerful in Congress, and is responsible for writing legislation that sets the funding levels of the departments and agencies in the federal government.

"Michigan families work hard and their tax dollars should go toward what matters most to them. As their voice on the Appropriations Committee, I will advocate for their most important priorities including protecting the Great Lakes, supporting our rural communities, and championing Michigan farmers,” said Moolenaar.

Moolenaar is Michigan’s only member of the House Appropriations Committee. He will serve on three of its subcommittees:

The subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

This subcommittee has oversight over the Department of Agriculture, including its Office of Rural Development.

The subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies

This subcommittee has oversight of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Education.

The subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs

This subcommittee has oversight of the Department of State, aspects of the Department of the Treasury, and foreign operations of the United States government.   back...