Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch

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Though this Subcommittee oversees and recommends funding of the entire Congress, it has prime jurisdiction over Senate salaries, officers, the Office of the Vice President, Library of Congress, etc. It's reccomendations are then combined with the House's.

Background


Key Offices

The Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch is led by the following people
Mary Landrieu (D)
Chairman
Considered one of the more conservative Democrats associated with the New Democrat Coalition, Landrieu was elected in 1997 and is currently in her 2nd term. She was considered a possible running mate with John Kerry in 2004.
Wayne Allard (R)
Ranking Member
Wayne Allard, a veterinarian, has served his state of Colorado in several capacities. He began in the State Senate from 1983-90, then went on to the House representing the 4th District from 1991-7 and has been the Senior Senator since 1997.

Members of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch

Name Member Since
Lamar Alexander (R)
Ben Nelson (D)

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