About the Appropriations Committee

Thank you for visiting the website for the House Appropriations Committee Democrats.

The Appropriations Committee - comprised of 28 Republicans and 22 Democrats and organized into 12 subcommittees - is responsible for writing the laws that fund the federal government's myriad responsibilities.

Appropriations Democrats are committed to creating jobs, making high-quality health care and education accessible to all Americans, rebuilding our infrastructure, and keeping our nation strong and secure.

I hope the information on this page is useful.

Nita Lowey
Ranking Member