Wayne Allard
United States Senator, Colorado
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WELCOME FELLOW COLORADANS
My home page contains information about the U.S. Senate, Colorado, how I may be of assistance to you as well as how to contact any one of my six offices. The next time I am in your neighborhood, I hope we can meet to discuss the issues important to you and your family. My staff and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Wayne Allard
United States Senator
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Committee Assignments
» Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
The Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions has broad jurisdiction over the operation of our country's health care, schools, employment and retirement programs.
» Committee on the Budget
Established in 1974 by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Act, the Senate Budget Committee, along with the House Budget Committee, is responsible for drafting Congress' annual budget plan. In addition, the Committee monitors action on the budget for the Federal Government.
» Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
The Committee has extensive jurisdiction over how our nation's financial institutions, housing and mass transit programs are operated. Senator Allard serves as Ranking Member Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance and Investment.  He is also a member of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development.
» Committee on Appropriations
The role of the Senate Appropriations Committee is defined by the U.S. Constitution which requires "appropriations made by law" before spending any money from the Federal treasury. Legislation written by the Committee allocates federal funds to the many government agencies.

Senator Allard is the Republican leader of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee.

He also serves as a member of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government; Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development; Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies; Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch; and Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans' Affairs and Related Agencies.