Gallego Assigned to Subcommittees in House Agriculture and House Armed Services
Washington, DC—Congressman Pete Gallego (TX-23) was assigned to the Subcommittee on Readiness and the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces on the House Committee on Armed Services. He was also assigned to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management and Subcommittee on the Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit on the House Committee on Agriculture.
“These assignments will allow me to really serve the district and specialize in things that matter locally,” said Congressman Gallego. “On the one hand, I’ll be in a position to make certain that our country’s soldiers have everything they need to keep us safe and, in turn, that they are taken care of when they come back home. I can also have a voice in any discussion on base realignment and closure.”
“On the other hand, I’m also glad to play a role on themes that are core issues for farmers, ranchers, and both rural and urban communities,” added Congressman Gallego. “The success of our farmers and ranchers impacts the accessibility and affordability of the food we eat – and therefore impacts us all.”
Subcommittee on Readiness
The Readiness Subcommittee is responsible for the single largest account within DOD’s budget. It oversees military readiness, training, logistics and maintenance issues and programs, military construction, installations and family housing issues, and the BRAC process. It also oversees civilian personnel, energy security, and environmental issues that affect DOD. The Readiness Subcommittee makes sure that our troops are properly trained and their equipment is properly maintained so they can succeed in their missions, and that they have the facilities and services they deserve when they return home.
Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
The Air and Land Forces Subcommittee conducts oversight of ammunition programs, Army and Air Force acquisition programs, all Navy and Marine Corps aviation programs, and National Guard and Army and Air Force National Guard and Reserve. This subcommittee authorizes procurement and R&D programs to ensure that America’s solider and airmen are fully equipped to carry out their mission and keep our nation safe.
Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
The Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management has jurisdiction over program and markets related to cotton, cottonseed, wheat, feed grains, soybeans, oilseeds, rice, dry beans, peas, lentils, the Commodity Credit Corporation, risk management, including crop insurance, commodity exchanges, and specialty crops.
Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit
The Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit has jurisdiction over livestock, dairy, poultry, meat, seafood and seafood products, inspection, marketing, and promotion of such commodities, aquaculture, animal welfare, and grazing, rural development, farm security and family farming matters, and agricultural credit.
