Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement announcing that she will be joining the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, which oversees federal spending and allocates funding to programs and government agencies:
“I am deeply honored to have been selected to serve on the Senate Committee on Appropriations. This role is an incredible opportunity to ensure that federal dollars are used to make life better for Americans, support hardworking families, and address the pressing challenges faced by our nation at home and abroad. As I assume this new position, I am committed to continuing to advocate for the needs of New Yorkers, and I look forward to helping deliver federal funding to programs and organizations in New York that help our great state thrive.”
In addition to serving on the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Gillibrand will continue serving on the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. She will also serve as the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging.
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