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United States House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations

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Background
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TheUnited States House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations is a standing committee of theU.S. House of Representatives.

The committee was created on March 5, 1865. The inaugural committee was chaired by Thaddeus Stevens.[1][2]

Leadership

119th Congress

The committee chairman in the119th Congress isTom Cole (R).

118th Congress

The committee chairwoman in the118th Congress wasKay Granger (R).

117th Congress

The committee chairwoman in the117th Congress wasRosa DeLauro (D).

116th Congress

The committee chairwoman in the116th Congress wasNita Lowey (D).

115th Congress

The committee chairman in the115th Congress wasRodney Frelinghuysen (R).

114th Congress

The committee chairman in the114th Congress wasHarold Rogers (R).

113th Congress

The committee chairman in the113th Congress wasHal Rogers (R).[3]

112th Congress

The committee chairman in the112th Congress wasHal Rogers (R).

Membership


2025-2026 (119th Congress)

House Committee on Appropriations, 2025-2026

Democratic members (28)Republican members (35)
Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives


2023-2024 (118th Congress)

House Committee on Appropriations, 2023-2024

Democratic members (27)Republican members (34)
Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives


2021-2022 (117th Congress)

House Committee on Appropriations, 2021-2022

Democratic members (33)Republican members (26)
Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives


2019-2020 (116th Congress)

House Committee on Appropriations, 2019-2020

Democratic members (30)Republican members (22)
Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives

Tom Graves (R) left this committee in 2020.

Note:Tom Graves served as a Republican member of the committee from the convening of the116th Congress on January 3, 2019, until he resigned from Congress and the committee on October 4, 2020.[4]


2017-2018 (115th Congress)

House Committee on Appropriations, 2017-2018

Democratic members (22)Republican members (29)
Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives

Tom Graves (R) left this committee in 2018.


2015-2016 (114th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives

Tom Graves (R) left this committee in 2016.


2013-2014 (113th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives

Tom Graves (R) left this committee in 2014.


2011-2012 (112th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives

Tom Graves (R) left this committee in 2012.



Subcommittees

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (6)Republican members (9)
Sanford Bishop Jr.Andrew HarrisChair
Chellie PingreeRobert Aderholt
Lauren UnderwoodDavid G. Valadao
Marie Gluesenkamp PerezJohn Moolenaar
Marcy KapturDan Newhouse
Debbie Wasserman SchultzJulia Letlow
Ben Cline
Ashley Hinson
Scott FranklinVice Chair


Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Sanford Bishop, Jr.Ranking MemberRobert AderholtChairman
Rosa DeLauroKevin Yoder
Chellie PingreeTom Rooney
Mark PocanDavid Valadao
Andy Harris
David Young
Steven Palazzo

Note: Beginning in 2023, the name of this committee changed from Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies to Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration[5]

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (5)Republican members (8)
Grace MengHal RogersChair
Glenn IveyJohn Carter
Joseph MorelleBen Cline
Madeleine DeanTony Gonzales
Frank MrvanAndrew Clyde
Mark Alford
Dale StrongVice Chair
Riley Moore


Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Jose SerranoRanking MemberJohn CulbersonChairman
Derek KilmerHal Rogers
Matt CartwrightRobert Aderholt
Grace MengJohn Carter
Martha Roby
Steven Palazzo
Evan Jenkins

Defense

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Defense Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (7)Republican members (10)
Betty McCollumKen CalvertChair
Marcy KapturHal Rogers
Henry CuellarSteve Womack
Pete AguilarRobert Aderholt
Ed CaseJohn Carter
Susie LeeMario Diaz-Balart
Joseph MorelleDavid Joyce
Jake Ellzey
Charles J. Fleischmann
David G. Valadao


Defense Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (6)Republican members (10)
Pete ViscloskyRanking MemberKay GrangerChairman
Betty McCollumHal Rogers
Tim RyanKen Calvert
Dutch RuppersbergerTom Cole
Marcy KapturSteve Womack
Henry CuellarRobert Aderholt
John Carter
Mario Diaz-Balart
Tom Graves
Martha Roby

Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (6)Republican members (9)
Marcy KapturCharles J. FleischmannChair
James ClyburnMichael K. Simpson
Debbie Wasserman SchultzKen Calvert
Mike LevinDan Newhouse
Frank MrvanGuy Reschenthaler
Susie LeeMichael Guest
Michael CloudVice Chair
Scott Franklin
Celeste Maloy


Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (5)Republican members (8)
Marcy KapturRanking MemberMichael SimpsonChairman
Pete ViscloskyKen Calvert
Debbie Wasserman SchultzChuck Fleischmann
Pete AguilarJeff Fortenberry
Jose SerranoKay Granger
Jaime Herrera Beutler
David Joyce
Dan Newhouse

Financial Services and General Government

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (5)Republican members (8)
Steny HoyerDavid JoyceChair
Mark PocanSteve Womack
Marie Gluesenkamp PerezMark Amodei
Glenn IveyAshley Hinson
Sanford Bishop Jr.Michael Cloud
Chuck Edwards
Mark Alford
Nicholas J. LaLotaVice Chair


Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Mike QuigleyRanking MemberTom GravesChairman
Jose SerranoJose SerranoKevin Yoder
Matt CartwrightJaime Herrera Beutler
Sanford BishopMark Amodei
Chris Stewart
David Young
John Moolenaar

Homeland Security

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Homeland Security Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Lauren UnderwoodMark AmodeiChair
Henry CuellarJohn Rutherford
Ed CaseDan Newhouse
Veronica EscobarAshley Hinson
Michael Guest
Tony Gonzales
Juan CiscomaniVice Chair


Homeland Security Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Lucille Roybal-AllardRanking MemberJohn CarterChairman
Henry CuellarJohn Culberson
David PriceChuck Fleischmann
Dutch RuppersbergerAndy Harris
Steven Palazzo
Dan Newhouse
Scott Taylor

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Chellie PingreeMike SimpsonChair
Betty McCollumMark Amodei
Josh HarderGuy Reschenthaler
James ClyburnMichael Cloud
Ryan K. Zinke
Jake Ellzey
Celeste MaloyVice Chair


Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Betty McCollumRanking MemberKen CalvertChairman
Chellie PingreeMike Simpson
Derek KilmerTom Cole
Marcy KapturDavid Joyce
Chris Stewart
Mark Amodei
Evan Jenkins

Labor, Health and Human Services, Education

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (7)Republican members (10)
Rosa L. DeLauroRobert AderholtChair
Steny HoyerMichael K. Simpson
Mark PocanAndrew Harris
Lois FrankelCharles J. Fleischmann
Bonnie Watson ColemanJohn Moolenaar
Josh HarderJulia LetlowVice Chair
Madeleine DeanAndrew Clyde
Jake Ellzey
Stephanie Bice
Riley Moore


Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (5)Republican members (8)
Rosa DeLauroRanking MemberTom ColeChairman
Lucille Roybal-AllardMike Simpson
Barbara LeeSteve Womack
Mark PocanChuck Fleischmann
Katherine ClarkAndy Harris
Martha Roby
Jaime Herrera Beutler
John Moolenaar

Note: Beginning in 2023, the name of this committee changed from Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies to Labor, Health and Human Services, Education[5]

Legislative Branch

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (3)Republican members (5)
Adriano EspaillatDavid G. ValadaoChair
Steny HoyerNicholas J. LaLota
Mike QuigleyDale Strong
Celeste Maloy
Riley MooreVice Chair


Legislative Branch Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (3)Republican members (5)
Tim RyanRanking MemberKevin YoderChairman
Betty McCollumMark Amodei
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDan Newhouse
John Moolenaar
Scott Taylor

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (5)Republican members (8)
Debbie Wasserman SchultzJohn CarterChair
Sanford Bishop Jr.John Rutherford
Veronica EscobarMichael Guest
Mike LevinRyan K. Zinke
Henry CuellarStephanie Bice
Scott Franklin
Mark AlfordVice Chair
Nicholas J. LaLota


Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Debbie Wasserman SchultzRanking MemberCharlie DentChairman
Sanford BishopJeff Fortenberry
Barbara LeeTom Rooney
Tim RyanDavid Valadao
Steve Womack
Evan Jenkins
Scott Taylor

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Lois FrankelMario Diaz-BalartChair
Grace MengGuy Reschenthaler
Norma TorresJulia Letlow
Mike QuigleyJuan Ciscomani
Chuck EdwardsVice Chair
John Moolenaar
Mark Alford


State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (5)Republican members (7)
Nita LoweyRanking MemberHal RogersChairman
Barbara LeeKay Granger
Dutch RuppersbergerMario Diaz-Balart
Grace MengCharles Dent
David PriceTom Rooney
Jeff Fortenberry
Chris Stewart

Note: Beginning in 2025, the name of the committee changed from State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs to National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (6)Republican members (9)
James ClyburnSteve WomackChair
Mike QuigleyHal Rogers
Bonnie Watson ColemanJohn Rutherford
Norma TorresTony Gonzales
Pete AguilarRyan K. Zinke
Adriano EspaillatJuan Ciscomani
David Joyce
Stephanie BiceVice Chair
Dale Strong


Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
David PriceRanking MemberMario Diaz-BalartChairman
Mike QuigleyCharlie Dent
Katherine ClarkDavid Joyce
Pete AguilarJohn Culberson
David Young
David Valadao
Tom Graves

Jurisdiction

According to the officialHouse website, the jurisdiction of the Appropriations committee includes the following:

1. Appropriation of the revenue for the support of the Government.
2. Rescissions of appropriations contained in appropriations Acts.
3. Transfers of unexpected balances.
4. Bills and joint resolutions reported by other committees that provide new entitlement authority as defined in section 3(9) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and referred to the committee under clause 4(a)(2).

[6]

—Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives[7]

Contact

H-307, The Capitol
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-2771

See also

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