Rep. Ray LaHood (R-Ill.), who is serving his seventh term in Congress, is a member of the Appropriations Committee and is ranking member of the select intelligence oversight panel. He also is on the subcommittee on agriculture, rural development, food and drug administration, and related agencies; as well as the subcommittee on the legislative branch. LaHood previously served on the aviation subcommittee. LaHood has been a leading advocate for improving the state of Illinois’ transportation infrastructure, including improving local airports.