Members of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittees
The following lists detail the members of the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense, who are responsible for drafting and reviewing the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of War Appropriations Act. Each member's name serves as a link to their dedicated page, providing a brief biography, contact information, and a customizable letter template for advocating the proposed amendment. This amendment seeks to allocate $235 million to ensure a minimum of 3,120 rounds of annual rifle marksmanship training for every Marine. We encourage users to reach out to as many members as possible, as defense funding is a national issue affecting all constituents.
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense
Ken Calvert (R-CA, Chair): Represents California's 41st District; long-serving member with a focus on national security and aerospace; former chair of the Defense Subcommittee.
Hal Rogers (R-KY): Represents Kentucky's 5th District; emphasizes military infrastructure and veteran services; senior member with extensive appropriations experience.
Steve Womack (R-AR): Represents Arkansas's 3rd District; prioritizes defense modernization and fiscal responsibility; serves on multiple appropriations subcommittees.
Robert Aderholt (R-AL): Represents Alabama's 4th District; advocates for defense research and space programs; involved in agriculture and defense funding.
John Carter (R-TX): Represents Texas's 31st District; focuses on military installations and veteran health; former chair of Military Construction Subcommittee.
Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL): Represents Florida's 26th District; emphasizes international security and transportation; key player in defense and foreign aid allocations.
Dave Joyce (R-OH): Represents Ohio's 14th District; prioritizes Great Lakes restoration and defense manufacturing; supports bipartisan infrastructure efforts.
Jake Ellzey (R-TX): Represents Texas's 6th District; Navy veteran with combat experience; focuses on veteran affairs and national defense.
Betty McCollum (D-MN, Ranking Member): Represents Minnesota's 4th District; advocates for environmental protections in defense spending; long-term focus on human rights and sustainable military practices.
Marcy Kaptur (D-OH): Represents Ohio's 9th District; emphasizes manufacturing and Great Lakes issues; strong supporter of defense jobs and veteran services.
Henry Cuellar (D-TX): Represents Texas's 28th District; prioritizes border security and trade; involved in defense and homeland security appropriations.
Pete Aguilar (D-CA): Represents California's 33rd District; focuses on economic development and veteran transition programs; rising leader in Democratic caucus.
Ed Case (D-HI): Represents Hawaii's 1st District; advocates for Pacific defense strategies; background in international law and military basing.
Susie Lee (D-NV): Represents Nevada's 3rd District; emphasizes veteran mental health and innovation; supports defense technology investments.
Joe Morelle (D-NY): Represents New York's 25th District; focuses on manufacturing and optics technology; advocates for research funding in defense.
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense
Mitch McConnell (R-KY, Chair): Represents Kentucky; long-serving Senate leader with emphasis on military installations and national security.
Susan Collins (R-ME): Represents Maine; prioritizes shipbuilding and veteran healthcare; known for bipartisan defense efforts.
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK): Represents Alaska; focuses on Arctic defense and energy security; advocates for military infrastructure in remote areas.
Lindsey Graham (R-SC): Represents South Carolina; strong supporter of military aid and readiness; chairs Judiciary but active in defense.
Jerry Moran (R-KS): Represents Kansas; emphasizes aviation and veteran services; involved in commerce and defense appropriations.
John Hoeven (R-ND): Represents North Dakota; prioritizes energy and unmanned systems; supports defense innovation.
John Boozman (R-AR): Represents Arkansas; focuses on agriculture and veteran affairs; advocates for military health programs.
Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV): Represents West Virginia; emphasizes infrastructure and energy in defense; ranking member on Environment.
Katie Britt (R-AL): Represents Alabama; rising voice on national security; focuses on space and defense manufacturing.
Jon Tester (D-MT, Ranking Member): Represents Montana; veteran advocate with emphasis on rural military bases and VA reforms.
Dick Durbin (D-IL): Represents Illinois; prioritizes military construction and research; Senate Majority Whip.
Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH): Represents New Hampshire; focuses on foreign affairs and defense innovation; active in NATO-related funding.
Chris Coons (D-DE): Represents Delaware; emphasizes international alliances and defense R&D; involved in foreign relations.
Brian Schatz (D-HI): Represents Hawaii; prioritizes Pacific defense and climate resilience for military installations.
Tammy Baldwin (D-WI): Represents Wisconsin; advocates for manufacturing and veteran employment; focuses on Buy American provisions.
Chris Murphy (D-CT): Represents Connecticut; emphasizes gun violence prevention and defense industry jobs.
Joe Manchin (I-WV): Represents West Virginia; independent with focus on energy security and military infrastructure.
Martin Heinrich (D-NM): Represents New Mexico; prioritizes space and nuclear defense; background in engineering.