Which congressional committee deals with federal spending?

• A. Rules Committee
• B. Ways and Means Committee
• C. Judiciary Committee
• D. Appropriations Committee

Answer: (D)

Allocating federal funds is handled by the Appropriations Committee, which drafts and approves the annual appropriations bills that specify how money is spent across agencies and programs. This committee translates the funding priorities into actual dollars, guiding how most of the federal budget is disbursed.

It’s helpful to remember the budgeting steps: Congress authorizes programs to exist and sets spending limits, then the Appropriations Committee provides the actual funding through appropriations bills. The other committees have different roles: the Rules Committee determines how a bill is debated and brought to the floor; the Ways and Means Committee handles tax policy and revenue collection; the Judiciary Committee focuses on legal matters and the judicial system.