Representative Lauren Underwood, Democratic from Illinois

Lauren Underwood

House Committee Assignments

Lauren Underwood serves on 1 house committee and 2 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Lauren Underwood holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee.

House Committee on Appropriations

Member

The Committee on Appropriations holds the power of the purse, responsible for writing legislation that allocates federal funds to numerous government agencies, departments, and organizations. Its twelve subcommittees determine spending levels for discretionary programs across the government, after reviewing presidential budget requests and holding hearings.

Subcommittees

  • Homeland SecurityRanking Member
  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

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