United States Senator Herb Kohl : Wisconsin

Contact Senator Kohl


  COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

The Appropriations Committee has the responsibility of approving expenditures made from the Federal treasury. The Committee also writes legislation that allows federal funds to be disbursed annually among a variety of government organizations, agencies and departments. Senator Kohl has worked on this committee and five subcommittees - Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-State, Transportation, Homeland Security, and Labor-Heath and Human Services-Education - to secure funding for projects and programs that benefit Wisconsin.

The Special Committee on Aging since 1961, has been performing the task of overseeing Federal programs and regulations that directly effect the older population in America. The Committee has worked to protect the elderly from fraud and monitors the administration of many programs including Social Security. Recently, Senator Kohl introduced a Nursing Home Safety Bill that would hold nursing homes and their care providers responsible for any neglect or abuse that an elderly resident might receive.

The Senate Judiciary Committee, which has oversight over the Justice Department, deals with such issues as drug and crime enforcement, anti-terrorism efforts, anti-trust, and Constitutional issues. Additionally, the Committee reviews all judicial appointments. Senator Kohl has worked on the committee to strengthen crime prevention programs, protect consumers from anti-competitive behavior, and to confirm federal judges who meet the highest standards, both personally and professionally.