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Committee and Subcommittees |
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Now in her fifth term serving the great state of Michigan and particularly its diverse 13th Congressional district, Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick has been selected by her colleagues to serve on the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Her new appointment on the House Appropriations Committee will allow her to continue her legacy of hard work and dedicated service on a broader and more influential scale. Congresswoman Kilpatrick, the only Michigan Democrat on this important committee, plays an integral role in the spending for all levels of the federal government. Congresswoman Kilpatrick serves on two of this Committee’s 13 subcommittees:
- Appropriations Subcommittee On Financial Services -
As Vice Chair of the newly created Financial Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Kilpatrick oversees the budgets of more than 20 governmental agencies, including the Treasury Department, National Credit Union Administration, Postal Service, and the Small Business Administration.
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security - As a member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, she helps determine funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a federal agency aimed at ensuring the safety and security of America’s families. One of the largest departments of the federal government, DHS encompasses 22 agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the U. S. Coast Guard.
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Congressional Black Caucus (Chair) |
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The Congressional Black Caucus is one of the most influential caucuses in Congress. It is made up of 43 members from 22 states, one territory, and the District of Columbia.
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Additional Committee Information |
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