Members
John M. Spratt, Jr. (Chairman), South Carolina
(click here for a biography)
The State has called John Spratt "a bridge-builder who can reach across party lines." National Journal featured him on its cover as "a stand-out" in Congress, comparing his legislative skills to the "best infielders in baseball."
First elected to Congress in 1982, as Chairman of the House Budget Committee since 2007, Spratt has been a leader in shaping the federal budget. He first served on the Budget Committee from 1990-1992 and was the committee's Ranking Member from 1997-2006. One of his proudest accomplishments is the Balanced Budget Agreement of 1997, which put the federal budget in surplus for the first time in thirty years.
111th Congress (2009-2010) [24D-15R]
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All Past Members of the Committee on the Budget