Cole Takes Over Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee

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Congressman Tom Cole released the following statement after he was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies.

“I am honored to be appointed as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Education,” said Cole. “This subcommittee has vast jurisdiction, causing the decisions made there to be especially complex and at times even controversial. I am truly honored by the amount of trust that Chairman Rogers and the Republican Steering Committee has placed in me to help guide the decision-making process and find the best use of hardworking taxpayer dollars. As we enter the 114th Congress, I look forward to working with the talented committee staff, beginning the process of holding hearings and working with my colleagues to craft legislation that reflects the best interests of the American people.”

“With his sharp budgetary mind and fierce commitment to returning stability and regularity to the federal budget process, Tom Cole has long been an asset to the Committee. As he steps into his new role as Chairman of the Labor, Health, and Education Subcommittee, I know Tom will make the tough decisions needed to save taxpayer money, find efficiencies within the government, and fund these important programs responsibly,” said Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers.

This subcommittee oversees funding for the Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Labor. Jurisdiction of the subcommittee also covers related agencies, including the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and Social Security Administration. For a full description of the subcommittee’s jurisdiction, click here.


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