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Federal Policy

Economics and Public Finance

This area covers the federal budget process, the national debt, monetary policy oversight, and macroeconomic legislation. The Budget committees write annual budget resolutions, while Appropriations actually funds the government and Finance/Ways and Means handle revenue.

Committees with jurisdiction

  • Joint Economic Committee
  • House Committee on Ways and Means
  • House Committee on the Budget
  • Senate Committee on the Budget
  • Senate Committee on Finance

Members who specialize in this area

Leadership

Committee members

188 more members on jurisdictional committees not shown.

Recent bills in this area

  • HR. 9022 — Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

    Sponsor:
    Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann · Republican · TN
    Latest action:
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

  • HR. 9310 — Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027

    Sponsor:
    Mark E. Amodei · Republican · NV
    Latest action:
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.

  • HR. 9260 — Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

    Sponsor:
    Robert B. Aderholt · Republican · AL
    Latest action:
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 604.

  • HR. 8646 — Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

    Sponsor:
    Andy Harris · Republican · MD
    Latest action:
    Received in the Senate.

  • HR. 9171 — Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

    Sponsor:
    Michael K. Simpson · Republican · ID
    Latest action:
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.

  • HR. 9170 — Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

    Sponsor:
    Steve Womack · Republican · AR
    Latest action:
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 598.

  • S. 4632 — Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026

    Latest action:
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.

  • HR. 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

    Sponsor:
    John R. Carter · Republican · TX
    Latest action:
    Received in the Senate.

Frequently asked

Who oversees the Federal Reserve?

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and the House Financial Services Committee conduct regular oversight of the Federal Reserve. The Fed Chair testifies twice yearly on monetary policy.

What's the difference between authorizing and appropriating?

Authorizing committees create programs and set their rules. Appropriations committees actually fund them. A program can exist on paper but receive zero dollars if Appropriations doesn't fund it.