Funding Priorities in our Community

Since becoming a member of the Appropriations Committee, I have new oversight responsibilities for the spending of federal dollars, as well as an increased role in the prioritization of federal spending.

For too long, the process of Congressional funding requests – sometimes known as “earmarks” – lacked transparency and accountability, leading some members of Congress to abuse it and the public trust. Since assuming the majority in 2007, Congressional Democrats have instituted wide-ranging reforms, including ensuring that every American can easily determine which member of Congress has submitted a request that receives funding.

Requests

For FY2010 Funding Requests, click here.

For FY2010 Transportation Project Requests, click here.

For FY2009 Funding Requests, click here.

Requests included in legislation

For FY2010 Funding Requests in were included in legislation, click here.