Quigley to Serve on House Appropriations Committee

A North Side representative will have a larger input on federal spending in Washington.

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-5)  was chosen for the House Committee on Appropriations, which approves spending for almost every federal program.

The Democratic Caucus appointed Quigley to the position on Friday.

“This new role is an incredible opportunity to advocate for important projects that encourage economic development in the Chicago area,” Quigley said in a news release. "As the Appropriations Committee focuses on deficit reduction, creating American jobs and strengthening our economy, I am humbled to have the privilege of ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly.”

As the only member to serve on the committee from Illinois, Quigley said he’d focus on the “3B Budget Plan.” That means a bipartisan effort, big deficit reduction, and balanced spending cuts with tax reform. 

In December, Quigley was elected Regional Whip and serves on the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees. He has served in Washington since 2009.