Perdue appointed to chair Senate subcommittees
Georgia Senator to chair Armed Services and Banking subcommittees
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From Staff Reports
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator David Perdue, R-Ga., has announced his new subcommittee chairmanship appointments for the 116th Congress.
In addition to serving on Senate Economic Policy and Securities, Insurance and Investment subcommittees, Perdue will now serve as the chairman of the Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on Seapower, and the Banking Committee’s Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development.
Of the Seapower Subcommittee, Perdue said, “Today, we have the smallest Army since WWII, the smallest Navy since WWI, and the oldest and smallest Air Force ever. At the same time, we face complex threats from China, North Korea, Russia and Iran. A robust naval fleet is critical to deter aggression worldwide, project power and support our allies. The Subcommittee on Seapower will provide vital oversight and support for our Navy and Marine Corps as they work to meet this increasing demand for global missions.”
On the Banking Committee, Perdue will chair the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development.
“Having lived and worked around the world, I’ve seen first-hand the diverse needs of many different cities and rural communities,” Perdue said of the Banking Committee’s Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development. “This subcommittee will focus on issues facing growing cities, like Atlanta, including affordable housing, mass transit, and the mortgage marketplace. Additionally, we will look at ways to fix the current structures of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are unsustainable and put taxpayers at risk when economic downturns take place.
“I look forward to working with Secretary (Ben) Carson, Secretary (Sonny) Perdue, and others to improve efficiency and accountability across all federal housing assistance programs and bring positive change to America’s underserved communities.”
Perdue will also serve on subcommittees on Cybersecurity and on Readiness and Management Support.
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