Brad Ellsworth | CONGRESSMAN FOR THE 8TH DISTRICT OF INDIANA

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CONGRESSMAN BRAD ELLSWORTH

As the 8th District's Congressman, Brad Ellsworth is continuing his career-long commitment to put Hoosiers first. In Congress, he is a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and is working to reduce waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars. He also sits on the Armed Services, Agriculture, and Small Business Committees.

Before coming to Congress, Brad spent 24-years in the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's office protecting the people of southwest Indiana. He was twice decorated for heroism in the line of duty and graduated from the FBI National Academy. In 1998, Brad was elected Vanderburgh County Sheriff, where he completed two terms. Brad was born and raised in southern Indiana. He grew up in Evansville; attending University of Southern Indiana and Indiana State University. Brad and his wife, Beth, reside in Evansville. Together they have a daughter, Andrea.

07 21

Ellsworth on Wall Street Reform Signing: Middle Class Hoosiers Investors Score Victory over Wall Street Lobbyists

Today, following the signing of the Wall Street Reform bill which will help protect Hoosier investors from having their life savings, 401Ks, and college funds gambled away by a few unscrupulous Wall S... MORE

07 21

Ellsworth Votes to Help U.S Manufacturers Compete in the Global Economy

Today, as Hoosier businesses continue to climb out of this recession, Brad Ellsworth voted to provide tax relief for U.S Manufacturers to help them compete in the global economy: “For too long Ho... MORE

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Date Roll Bill Vote More Votes >
Dec 01 595 h res 1724 Yea
Dec 01 594 h res 1217 Aye
Dec 01 593 h j res 101 Yea
Dec 01 592 h res 1430 Aye
Dec 01 591 h res 1735 Aye
Dec 01 590 h con res 323 Yea
Dec 01 589 h res 1741 Yea
  • EVANSVILLE DISTRICT OFFICE
    101 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 124 Evansville, IN 47708 T 812.465.6484 | F 812.422.4761
  • TERRE HAUTE DISTRICT OFFICE
    901 Wabash Avenue Suite 140 Terre Haute, IN 47807 T 812.232.0523 | F 812.232.0526
  • WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE
    513 Cannon House Office Bldg Washington, DC 20515 T 202.225.4636 | F 202.225.3284 Toll Free 866.567.0227
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STEP-BY-STEP: The Federal Funding Process

The federal funding process - with its many steps - can be confusing. It's important to note that federal funds are not approved for 8th  District projects until the final step of the process has been completed. Review 8th District projects that have been submitted for funding.

Step 1: 8th District towns, cities, counties, universities, non-profit organizations and others request assistance from me in obtaining federal funds for their projects.

Step 2: My office vets each project by collecting more information about the details of the proposed project, the amount of funding needed, and the project's benefits to the 8th District. Of the numerous requests I receive from 8th District entities each year, many will not meet my own qualifications or those established by the federal agencies and will not be submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

Step 3: Based on the information gathered in Step 2, I prioritize and submit 8th District project requests to the House Appropriations Committee. For each request that is submitted, I am required to provide a letter identifying the project and the entity to receive the funds, as well as certify that neither Beth or I would benefit financially from the project. In addition, information about each request I submit must be included on the 8th District Online Office to allow for public review.   

Step 4: All project requests are reviewed to ensure they meet established federal qualifications and are approved for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee and appropriate federal agencies before their inclusion in spending bills. Federal agencies are given 20 days to conclude this review process.

Step 5: House Appropriations Subcommittees review, amend, and approve projects and spending levels in each funding bill. All projects approved for funding, as well as the member who requested the funds, are made available online for review by the public and media. 

Step 6: The full House Appropriations Committee reviews, amends, and approves projects and spending levels in each funding bill.

Step 7: The full House of Representatives reviews, amends, and approves projects and spending levels in each funding bill.

Step 8: House-approved funding bills are sent to the Senate.

Step 9: Senate Appropriations Subcommittees review, amend, and approve projects and spending levels in each funding bill.

Step 10: The full Senate Appropriations Committee reviews, amends, and approves projects and spending levels in each funding bill.

Step 11: The full Senate reviews, amends, and approves projects and spending levels in each funding bill.

Step 12: Funding bills are sent to a Conference Committee of House and Senate members who work to combine both Chambers' versions of each bill into Conference Reports.

Step 13: The full House and Senate review and approve the Conference Reports.

Step 14: The funding bills are sent to the President for his signature or veto.

Step 15: The President reviews and signs the funding bill/s into law (Federal funding process is complete)                                             
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Step 15: The President reviews and vetoes the funding bill/s.

Step 16: The full House and Senate vote to override the President's veto. Support from 2/3 of the House and 2/3 of the Senate is required to successfully override the veto. (Federal funding process is complete)

Note: All entities must submit application materials to the appropriate agency to ensure they are eligible to receive funds for approved projects, and for-profit entities are required to undergo a competitive bidding process to receive earmarked funds.