The Appropriations Process

U.S. House Committee on Appropriations
Appropriations Committee homepage containing information on the Committee, Appropriations subcommittees, the work of the Committee, and recent news related to the Appropriations process.

Overview of the Authorization-Appropriations Process
A brief two-page summary of the two main steps in the Appropriations Process: Authorizing & Appropriating

The Congressional Appropriations Process
A thorough, detailed introduction to the Congressional Appropriations Process

Earmarks and Limitations in Appropriations Bills
Summary of how earmarks and limitations are used to direct and restrict funds respectively for specified activities.

Status of Appropriations Legislation
Here you can view the current status of appropriation legislation for the next fiscal year.

Making an Appropriations Request

Thank you for your interest in submitting an appropriations request through my office for fiscal year 2012.

As a result of new rules implemented by the Republican Congressional leadership, member requested projects (a.k.a. earmarks) will no longer be included in appropriations bills originating in the House of Representatives.

Organizations seeking federal funding for projects based in my Congressional District are encouraged to continue to call my office for assistance so that we may help identify other potential funding opportunities. If your organization is applying for a federal grant and would like a letter in support from my office, please contact my district office at (510) 763-0370.

If you would like to submit an appropriations request regarding funding for a specific federal program, or to submit appropriations bill language or report language, please contact the appropriate staff in my Washington D.C. office below.

For information regarding the House Committee on Appropriations, please view the Committee homepage.

Staff Contacts

WashingtonD.C.Office Main Telephone Line: (202) 225-2661

Agriculture

Chris lee, Chris.Lee@mail.house.gov

Commerce, Justice, Science

Teddy Miller, Teddy.Miller@mail.house.gov

Defense

Teddy Miller, Teddy.Miller @mail.house.gov

Energy and Water

Jirair Ratevosian, Jirair.Ratevosian@mail.house.gov

Financial Services