With the start of a new Congress comes new committee assignments and goals for lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
The 119th Congress convened Jan. 3 with the Republican Party in control of both the House and Senate . Alabama ’s bipartisan delegation returned to Washington with roles on several key committees. joined the Senate Judiciary Committee, which evaluates all federal judicial nominations, including the Supreme Court.
Figures is the only representative from Alabama on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Moore will also be on the Judiciary Committee, which conducts oversight of the executive branch and federal judiciary. This committee also has the authority to impeach federal officials, including the president. will continue to chair the Armed Services Committee. He became the first congressman from Alabama to serve as chairman in 2023.will be on the Appropriations Committee overseeing federal government funding.
Congress Capitol Hill Lawmakers Senate House Committees 119Th Congress Congressional Delegation Washington Katie Britt Tommy Tuberville Barry Moore Shomari Figures Mike Rogers Robert Aderholt Dale Strong Gary Palmer Terri Sewell Democrats Republicans GOP Trump Administration
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