Transportation, Housing, & Urban Development Subcommittee
• Chris Murphy, CT
• Christopher Coons, DE
• Richard Durbin, IL
• Chris Van Hollen, MD
• Jack Reed, RI
• Patty Murray, WA
• Brian Schatz, HI
Kirsten Gillibrand Kirsten Gillibrand, NY, Ranking Member
This committee writes the legislation that allocates federal funds to the numerous government agencies,
departments, and organizations on an annual basis. Appropriations are generally limited to the levels set
by a Budget Resolution drafted by the Senate Budget Committee. Twelve subcommittees are tasked with
drafting legislation to allocate funds to government agencies within their jurisdictions.