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Committee Assignments

House Appropriations Committee

As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I am using my position to prioritize investments in innovation and Chicago-area infrastructure, which will grow the local economy and spur job creation. I'm also fighting to protect funding for vital housing and social services programs and am a leading voice for smarter defense spending and nuclear reduction. I currently serve on the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD). Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and the subcommittee on the Legislative Branch.

In January 2023, I was appointed by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee on the Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress, The THUD Subcommittee is responsible for funding the Department of Transportation and Department of Housing and Urban Development. I look forward to pushing for expanded housing availability and improving our infrastructure and transit systems in this new role. 

House of Representatives Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC)

Throughout my career, I have been proud to prioritize the pursuit of sustainable energy to protect our earth and grow our economy. I was pleased to be named Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) for the 118th Congress to help advance House Democrats’ efforts to introduce and advocate for legislation that combats climate change, defends our natural resources, and promotes renewable, local energy.

Previous Assignments

I previously served on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the House Committee on the Judiciary, and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where I was the Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on TARP, Financial Services, and Bailouts of Public and Private Programs. I was also proud to serve as the Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. 

Other House Committees; Other Member Assignments

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