WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) announced Republican subcommittees for the 119th Congress on Wednesday. U.S. Hal Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the House, will continue serving as chairman of the subcommittee that funds Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS). Rogers was also added to the subcommittee on Transportation and will remain a senior member on the Defense subcommittee.  

“The CJS subcommittee not only funds the agencies in our purview, but we ensure they are held accountable for efficiency, effectiveness and rooting out waste,” said Chairman Rogers. “The 12 appropriations subcommittees hold the purse strings of our nation for discretionary funding, which now only makes up one-third of our spending. Our work is critical for our economic and military strength, and I applaud Chairman Cole for his steady and devout leadership for our nation.” 
 
“The path to prosperity demands leadership. As we stand at the edge of historic opportunity in the 119th Congress, we have assembled a distinguished roster committed to delivering on the strong mandate of the American people,” said Chairman Cole. “With unique expertise and backgrounds, each member is a force multiplier for fiscal responsibility, effective governance, and policies that put our nation first. Opportunities and challenges surround us, and we won’t back down from fulfilling our Article I responsibilities. America’s best days lie ahead, and the Appropriations Committee is ready to turn vision into action.”
 
The CJS subcommittee provides funding for several agencies, including the Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), NASA, the National Weather Service and numerous other related agencies. 
 
“We must continue to ensure the Drug Enforcement Agency has the tools necessary to take down dangerous cartels and find new avenues to stop deadly fentanyl from killing more Americans. In light of recent natural disasters across the country, we will work closely with the Department of Commerce and the agency’s numerous offices to address affected storm areas and to improve life-saving weather alerts. NASA will also remain a top priority, as we continue to empower space exploration and partnerships with the commercial aerospace industry. The EDA’s investments in rural America have helped spur much needed growth in recent years, and we’ll continue to make sure our communities have the resources they need for economic development,” said Chairman Rogers. “Finally, the days of weaponizing the DOJ must come to an end and this committee will be focused on accountability and justice.” 
 
Chairman Rogers led the full Appropriations Committee 2011 through 2016 and has been a member of ten subcommittees throughout his service to our country, including his leadership roles as chair or ranking member of six subcommittees.
 
For more information about Congressman Rogers’ work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.