U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03) was appointed to serve as a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee this week.
The Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, a subdivision of the House Appropriations Committee, funds America’s military and national defense.
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK-04) said he was “pleased” to appoint Fleischmann to the subcommittee.
“I have served with Chuck for over a decade on the Appropriations Committee, and I know he will bring his strong conservative values to the subcommittee as we fight to ensure that America’s military has the tools and resources it needs to protect the United States and our citizens. His dedication and knowledge will greatly support us as we build a responsible fiscal path forward,” Cole said.
Fleischmann said he was “honored” to be appointed to the subcommittee, adding that there is “no more important task than ensuring that America’s military and defenses are strong and second to none in the world.”
I'm excited to announce that I have been appointed to the powerful Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which is responsible for funding our nation's military and national defense.
This means the people of #TN03 will now have a significant say in rebuilding our military (1/4)
— Chuck Fleischmann (@RepChuck) April 17, 2024
“As the world continues to become more dangerous and our adversaries become more emboldened, it’s absolutely critical for our safety and the peace of the world that America remains strong and militarily ready to respond to any aggression against ourselves or our allies,” Fleischmann said.
“America’s Republican House Appropriations majority is committed to building up our military and making America strong again. I will continue to fight for our conservative Tennessee Volunteer Spirit and values, which include a strong military that’s ready at a moment’s notice to protect our nation, our citizens, and our interests around the world,” Fleischmann added.
Fleischmann also said his role on the subcommittee will allow East Tennesseans to have “an important say in rebuilding our military, strengthening our nuclear deterrent, and expanding our defense industrial base that creates thousands of good-paying jobs.”
In addition to his appointment to the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Fleischmann also chairs the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee and serves as a senior member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Subcommittee.
The Tennessee congressman is also a member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Energy Subcommittee.
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Kaitlin Housler is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Follow Kaitlin on X / Twitter.
Photo “Congressman Chuck Fleischmann” by Congressman Chuck Fleischmann.
