Congressman Bill Young (R-Florida)'s tenure as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee will end next year. This paves the way for a high-profile fight to succeed him and also may force Young to retire from Congress, opening up a potentially competitive seat.

Names circulating to succeed Young as chairman include Representatives Jerry Lewis (R-California) and Hal Rodgers (R-Kentucky), who are currently third and fourth respectively in panel seniority. Second in seniority is Rep. Ralph Regula (R-Illinois), but it is unclear if he will pursue the Chairmanship.