Committees and Caucuses

Congresswoman Granger serves on the powerful House Committee on Appropriations.  She was selected to serve as the Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations for the 112th Congress.  In addition, Granger continues to serve as a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.  With the two subcommittee assignments, Granger oversees nearly $750 billion with the combined defense and foreign operations budgets.  Granger also serves as a member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee. 

Visit the House Committee on Appropriations here.

State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee Chairwoman

The State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee has the responsibility of overseeing and allocating all foreign aid spending including support for our ongoing efforts in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq.  Because the subcommittee funds the Department of State and USAID, in the 112th Congress Granger will be tasked with overseeing many of the programs that will help determine the long-term outcome for the most volatile regions of the world where the United States has security interests.  Granger’s oversight role will help ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely on programs that will help bring stability to the region including continued support for our ally Israel. 

The State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee provides funding for programs that are critical to the 12th District and the State of Texas, including providing training and equipment to help combat the escalating violence along the U.S. - Mexico border.  The Subcommittee also provides funding for F-16s, produced by Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth.

Visit the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee here.

Defense Subcommittee Member

The Defense Subcommittee oversees all spending for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and oversees all defense procurement. Congresswoman Granger was the first woman to ever be named to the subcommittee in the House, and this will be her third session of Congress serving on the panel.

Visit the Defense Subcommittee here.

Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee Member

The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee oversees health care services, our nation’s education system, labor issues, and much more.  Some of the programs this committee provides funds for ranges from Social Security and Pell Grants to Head Start and safety regulations in various industries.  The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over more than $600 billion in federal spending.  

Visit the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee here.