House Appropriations Committee:
Energy and Water Development Subcommittee

The Energy & Water Development Subcommittee is responsible for an appropriations bill that funds most of the Department of Energy. This subcommittee's jurisdiction also includes the Department of Defense (civil), Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers (civil), Bureau of Reclamation and the Central Utah Project. Some of the other Related Agencies the subcommittee oversees are the Appalachian Regional Commission, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board and the Tennessee Valley Authority.  

Rep. David Hobson (R-OH 7) chairs the Subcommittee on Energy & Water Development. He is currently in his 7th term as a representative for Ohio's 7th District. Congressman Hobson scores low on LCV's Scorecard, receiving 0% for 2003.

 

 

Rep. Peter Visclosky (D-IN 1) is the Ranking Democrat on the Energy & Water Development Subcommittee. He received a 70% score for 2003. The most puzzling aspect of his voting record is the pro-environment votes concerning drilling in the Arctic contrasted with his votes against increased fuel economy and energy efficiency.