Frelinghuysen Statement: Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairmanship

Statement

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) has been named the new Chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. He succeeds the late Rep. C.W. Bill Young, who passed away last month.

"I am grateful to Chairman Rogers and the House Leadership for giving me this responsibility. The security and budget challenges we face are real and dramatic. The job before us is to provide for a strong national defense and support the men and women who provide for that defense each and every day."

The announcement was made today by the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Hal Rogers (KY).

"Rodney is a thoughtful, steady, and strong leader, is staunchly dedicated to doing what is best for the country and his district, and has a determined focus that allows him to rise above politics to get things done. He has an unwavering devotion to the safety and security of our nation, and to the care and protection of our men and women in uniform, and I know he will be a great leader of the Defense subcommittee," Chairman Rogers said.

Frelinghuysen has served on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee since 1999. Most recently he served as the panel's Vice-Chairman. The Subcommittee is charged each year with producing legislation that provides funding for critical national security needs and the resources needed to continue the nation's military efforts abroad. In addition, the bill provides essential funding for health and quality of life programs for the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families.

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