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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Contact: Matt Harringer, Communications Director
Rep. Graham Assigned Subcommittees with North Florida Ties
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Gwen Graham has been assigned to Armed Services and Agriculture subcommittees with strong ties to the Second Congressional District. Graham requested the subcommittees to have a greater impact in Congress for the people of North Florida.
“Bringing the North Florida Way to Washington means working on the issues most important to constituents,” Graham said. “Serving on these subcommittees will allow me to have a greater impact in Congress for the military, farmers and families across North Florida.”
On Armed Services, Rep. Graham will serve on the Seapower and Projection Forces, Tactical Air and Land Forces and Oversight and Investigation subcommittees.
The Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee has oversight of the Navy, giving it authority over Naval Support Activity Panama City.
The Tactical 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, giving it authority over Tyndall Air Force Base.
“These committees are responsible for ensuring America’s soldiers, seamen, marines and airmen are fully equipped to carry out their mission and keep our country safe,” Rep. Graham said. “It’s my job in Congress to make sure our service members have the resources they need, whether they’re in North Florida or serving on the front lines.”
On Agriculture, Rep. Graham will serve on the General Farm Commodities and Risk Management and Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research subcommittees.
The General Farm Commodities and Risk Management subcommittee has jurisdiction over policies, statutes and markets relating to a number of crops, including cotton and peanuts, which are both crops important to North Florida’s economy. The committee also oversees federal crop insurance.
The Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research subcommittee oversees fruits, vegetables and nuts, including the citrus industry, which is under threat across Florida. The committee also has jurisdiction over research, education, and extension, which is vital for providing resources to Florida A&M, FSU, and UF extension programs.
“Farmers and rural communities are the backbone of North Florida,” Graham said. “Serving on these subcommittees will give North Florida’s farmers and agriculture research programs a stronger voice in Congress.”
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