Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) was appointed to the Senate Appropriations Committee, according to a March 27 announcement by Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chair of the committee, following the confirmation of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
The appointment is significant because the Appropriations Committee drafts legislation that allocates federal funds each fiscal year, shaping how government agencies and programs are funded across the country.
Husted said, “My overarching goal as a United States Senator for Ohio is to provide excellent service and put Ohioans first, and joining the Senate Appropriations Committee allows me to further deliver on this mission. My assignment on Appropriations will allow me to be a stronger voice in fighting for the needs of our state while finding savings to protect hard-earned tax dollars. I’m honored Chair Collins selected me to serve, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to secure Ohio priorities while helping right our financial ship.”
Collins said, “Senator Husted will be an excellent addition to the Appropriations Committee. I am confident he will be a strong partner in our work to ensure that federal spending delivers real, fiscally responsible results for both the American people and the people of Ohio.”
Husted will serve on six subcommittees: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies; State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs; Interior, Environment and Related Agencies; Legislative Branch; Financial Services and General Government.
The Senate Appropriations Committee is composed of 29 members in its current session. Its responsibilities are defined by constitutional requirements that appropriations must be made by law before any federal money can be spent. There are twelve subcommittees within it that review budget requests from the president’s office each year before drafting funding legislation.
According to his official website, Husted serves on other Senate committees focused on health, education, labor and pensions; small business and entrepreneurship; environment and public works; as well as aging issues. He previously served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives where he advanced tax reductions and educational choice scholarships. The official website also notes that he held positions as Speaker of the House in Ohio before serving as secretary of state then lieutenant governor prior to joining Congress.
Husted earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Dayton, according to his official biography. While living in Columbus with his wife Tina they raised three children together before welcoming their first granddaughter. The same source states he ran for office promoting voter roll integrity—successfully defending it at Supreme Court level—and was an All-American defensive back who helped lead University of Dayton Flyers football team toward a Division III national championship.
