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Senate committee overviewsFull committee rosters, oversight and subcommittee list
February 21, 2017
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11 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnn
10 Democratsnnnnnnnnnn
Pat Roberts (KS)Thad Cochran (MS)Mitch McConnell (KY)John Boozman (AR)
John Hoeven (ND)Joni Ernst (IA)Charles “Chuck” Grassley (IA)Luther Strange (AL)
John Thune (SD)Steve Daines (MT)David Perdue (GA)
Debbie Stabenow (MI) *Patrick Leahy (VT)Sherrod Brown (OH) *Amy Klobuchar (MN) *Michael Bennet (CO)
Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) *Joe Donnelly (IN) *Heidi Heitkamp (ND) *Robert “Bob” Casey Jr. (PA) *Chris Van Hollen (MD)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Retiring after 2018 election* Up for reelection in 2018
** Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry CommitteeDeals with farming, food programs and forest resources
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
Subcommittees
Commodities, Risk
Management and Trade
Chair (R): John Boozman
Ranking (D): Heidi Heitkamp
Rural Development and
Energy
Chair (R): Joni Ernst
Ranking (D): Chris Van Hollen
Conservation, Forestry and
Natural Resources
Chair (R): Steve Daines
Ranking (D): Michael Bennet
Nutrition, Specialty Crops and
Agricultural Research
Chair (R): Luther Strange
Ranking (D): Robert “Bob” Casey Jr.
Livestock, Marketing and
Agriculture Security
Chair (R): David Perdue
Ranking (D): Kirsten Gillibrand
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Senate Appropriations CommitteeResponsible for all discretionary spending legislation in the Senate
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
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Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food and Drug
Administration
Chair (R): John Hoeven
Ranking (D): Jeff Merkley
Commerce, Justice and
Science
Chair (R): Richard Shelby
Ranking (D): Jeanne Shaheen
DefenseChair (R): Thad Cochran
Ranking (D): Richard Durbin
Energy and Water
Development
Chair (R): Lamar Alexander
Ranking (D): Dianne Feinstein
Financial Services and General Government
Chair (R): Shelley Moore Capito
Ranking (D): Christopher Coons
Homeland SecurityChair (R): John Boozman
Ranking (D): Jon Tester
Interior and EnvironmentChair (R): Lisa MurkowskiRanking (D): Tom Udall
Labor, Health and Human Services and Education
Chair (R): Roy Blunt Ranking (D): Patty Murray
Legislative BranchChair (R): James Lankford Ranking (D): Chris Murphy
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies
Chair (R): Jerry Moran Ranking (D): Brian Schatz
State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs
Chair (R): Lindsey Graham Ranking (D): Patrick Leahy
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Chair (R): Susan Collins Ranking (D): Jack Reed
16 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
15 Democrats nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Thad Cochran (MS)Mitch McConnell (KY)Richard Shelby (AL)Lamar Alexander (TN)Susan Collins (ME)Lisa Murkowski (AK)
Lindsey Graham (SC)Roy Blunt (MO)Jerry Moran (KS)John Hoeven (ND)John Boozman (AR)
Shelley Moore Capito (WV)James Lankford (OK)Steve Daines (MT)John Kennedy (LA)Marco Rubio (FL)
Patrick Leahy (VT)Patty Murray (WA)Dianne Feinstein (CA) * † Richard Durbin (IL)Jack Reed (RI)Jon Tester (MT)*Tom Udall (NM)Jeanne Shaheen (NH)
Jeff Merkley (OR)Christopher Coons (DE)Brian Schatz (HI)Tammy Baldwin (WI)*Christopher Murphy (CT)*Joe Manchin (WV)*Chris Van Hollen (MD)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
Subcommittees
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Senate Armed Services CommitteeOversees the Defense Department, Armed Forces and parts of the Energy Department
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
14 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
13 Democrats + 1 Independentnnnnnnnnnnnn
John McCain (AZ) James Inhofe (OK)Luther Strange (AL)Roger Wicker (MS)*Deb Fischer (NE)*
Tom Cotton (AR)Mike Rounds (SD)Joni Ernst (IA)Thom Tillis (NC)Dan Sullivan (AK)
David Perdue (GA)Ted Cruz (TX)*Lindsey Graham (SC)Ben Sasse (NE)
Jack Reed (RI)Bill Nelson (FL)* † Claire McCaskill (MO)*Jeanne Shaheen (NH)Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)*Richard Blumenthal (CT) Joe Donnelly (IN)*
Mazie Hirono (HI)*Tim Kaine (VA)*Angus King (ME)* ** †Martin Heinrich (NM)*Elizabeth Warren (MA)*Gary Peters (MI)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
AirlandChair (R): Tom Cotton
Ranking (I): Angus King
CybersecurityChair (R): Mike Rounds
Ranking (D): Bill Nelson
Emerging Threats and
Capabilities
Chair (R): Joni Ernst
Ranking (D): Martin Heinrich
PersonnelChair (R): Thom Tillis
Ranking (D): Kirsten Gillibrand
Readiness and Management
Support
Chair (R): James Inhofe
Ranking (D): Tim Kaine
SeapowerChair (R): Roger Wicker
Ranking (D): Mazie Hirono
Strategic ForcesChair (R): Deb Fischer
Ranking (D): Joe Donnelly
Subcommittees
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12 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnnn
11 Democratsnnnnnnnnnnn
Mike Crapo (ID)Richard Shelby (AL)Bob Corker (TN)Pat Toomey (PA)
Dean Heller (NV)* †Tim Scott (SC)Ben Sasse (NE)Tom Cotton (AR)
Mike Rounds (SD)David Perdue (GA)Thom Tillis (NC)John Kennedy (LA)
Sherrod Brown (OH)*Jack Reed (RI)Robert Menendez (NJ)* † Jon Tester (MD)*Mark Warner (VA)Elizabeth Warren (MA)*
Heidi Heitkamp (ND)*Joe Donnelly (IN)*Brian Schatz (HI)Chris Van Hollen (MD)Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeFocuses on legislation related to financial markets, housing and other economic issues
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
Economic PolicyChair (R): Tom Cotton
Ranking (D): Heidi Heitkamp
Housing, Transportation, and
Community Development
Chair (R): Tim Scott
Ranking (D): Robert Menendez
Financial Institutions and
Consumer Protection
Chair (R): Patrick Toomey
Ranking (D): Elizabeth Warren
Subcommittees
National Security and
International Trade and
Finance
Chair (R): Ben Sasse
Ranking (D): Joe Donnelly
Securities, Insurance, and
Investments
Chair (R): Dean Heller
Ranking (D): Mark Warner
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Subcommittees
Senate Budget CommitteeResponsible for oversight and management of the federal budget
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
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12 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnnn
9 Democrats + 2 Independentsnnnnnnnnnnn
Michael “Mike” Enzi (WY)Charles “Chuck” Grassley (IA) Luther Strange (AL) Mike Crapo (ID)
Lindsey Graham (SC)Pat Toomey (PA) Ron Johnson (WI) Bob Corker (TN) *
David Perdue (GA)Cory Gardner (CO)John Kennedy (LA)John Boozman (AR)
Bernie Sanders (VT) * **Patty Murray (WA) Ron Wyden (OR) Debbie Stabenow (MI) *Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) *
Mark Warner (VA)Jeff Merkley (OR)Tim Kaine (VA) *Angus King (ME) * ** †Chris Van Hollen (MD)Kamala Harris (CA)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
$
No subcommittees
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14 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnnnn
13 Democratsnnnnnnnnnnn
John Thune (SD) Roger Wicker (MS)*Roy Blunt (MO) Ted Cruz (TX)*Deb Fischer (NE)*
Jerry Moran (KS) Dan Sullivan (AK)Dean Heller (NV)* †James Inhofe (OK)Mike Lee (UT)
Ron Johnson (WI)Shelley Moore Capito (WV)Cory Gardner (CO)Todd Young (IN)
Bill Nelson (FL)* †Maria Cantwell (WA)*Amy Klobuchar (MN)*Richard Blumenthal (CT) Brian Schatz (HI) Ed Markey (MA)Cory Booker (NJ)
Tom Udall (NM)Gary Peters (MI)Tammy Baldwin (WI)*Tammy Duckworth (IL)Maggie Hassan (NH)Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Oversees telephone utilities and broadcast, cable, airline, highway, tobacco and computer companies
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
Aviation, Operations and
Safety
Chair (R): Roy Blunt
Ranking (D): Maria Cantwell
Communications,
Technology, Innovation and
the Internet
Chair (R): Roger Wicker
Ranking (D): Brian Schatz
Consumer Protection,
Product Safety, Insurance and
Data Security
Chair (R): Jerry Moran
Ranking (D): Richard Blumenthal
Oceans, Atmosphere,
Fisheries and Coast Guard
Chair (R): Dan Sullivan
Ranking (D): Cory Booker
Space, Science and
Competitiveness
Chair (R): Ted Cruz
Ranking (D): Gary Peters
Surface Transportation and
Merchant Marine
Infrastructure
Chair (R): Deb Fischer
Ranking (D): Cory Booker
Subcommittees
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Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeOversees matters related to energy policy, territorial policy and public lands
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
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12 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnnn
9 Democrats + 2 Independentsnnnnnnnnnnn
Lisa Murkowski (AK) *John Barrasso (WY)James Risch (ID)Mike Lee (UT) *
Jeff Flake (AZ)Steve Daines (MT)Cory Gardner (CO)Luther Strange (AL)
Lamar Alexander (TN)John Hoeven (ND) Bill Cassidy (LA)Rob Portman (OH)
Maria Cantwell (WA)Ron Wyden (OR) Bernie Sanders (VT) * **Debbie Stabenow (MI)*Al Franken (MN)Joe Manchin (WV)*
Martin Heinrich (NM)*Mazie Hirono (HI)*Angus King (ME) * ** †Tammy Duckworth (IL)Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
EnergyChair (R): Cory Gardner
Ranking (D): Joe Manchin
National ParksChair (R): Steve Daines
Ranking (D): Mazie Hirono
Public Lands, Forests and
Mining
Chair (R): Mike Lee
Ranking (D): Ron Wyden
Water and PowerChair (R): Jeff Flake
Ranking (D): Angus King
Subcommittees
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Subcommittees
Senate Environment and Public Works CommitteeOversees legislation related to the environment, mining, transportation and infrastructure
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
11 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnn
9 Democrats + 1 Independentnnnnnnnnn
John Barrasso (WY)*James Inhofe (OK)Shelley Moore Capito (WV)John Boozman (AR)
Roger Wicker (MS)*Deb Fischer (NE)*Luther Strange (AL) Jerry Moran (KS)
Mike Rounds (SD)Joni Ernst (IA)Dan Sullivan (AK)
Thomas Carper (DE)* † Ben Cardin (MD)* † Bernie Sanders (VT) * **Sheldon Whitehouse (RI)*Jeff Merkley (OR)
Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)*Cory Booker (NJ)Edward Markey (MA)Tammy Duckworth (IL)Kamala Harris (CA)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Clean Air & Nuclear SafetyChair (R): Shelley Moore CapitoRanking (D): TBA
Fisheries, Wildlife & WaterChair (R): John BoozmanRanking (D): TBA
Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight
Chair (R): Mike RoundsRanking (D): TBA
Transportation & InfrastructureChair (R): Jim InhofeRanking (D): TBA
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Senate Finance CommitteeOversees legislation relating to taxation, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and trade agreements
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
14 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
12 Democratsnnnnnnnnnnnn
Orrin Hatch (UT) * † Chuck Grassley (IA) Mike Crapo (ID) Pat Roberts (KS)Michael Enzi (WY)
John Cornyn (TX)John Thune (SD) Richard Burr (NC) Johnny Isakson (GA) Rob Portman (OH)
Pat Toomey (PA) Dean Heller (NV) * † Tim Scott (SC) Bill Cassidy (LA)
Ron Wyden (OR) *Debbie Stabenow (MI) *Maria Cantwell (WA) *Bill Nelson (FL) *† Robert Menendez (NJ) * † Thomas Carper (DE) * †
Ben Cardin (MD) * † Sherrod Brown (OH) *Michael Bennet (CO) Robert Casey Jr. (PA) *Mark Warner (VA)Claire McCaskill (MO) *
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Taxation and IRS OversightChair (R): Rob Portman
Ranking (D): Mark Warner
Fiscal Responsibility and
Economic Growth
Chair (R): Tim Scott
Ranking (D): Ron Wyden
Health CareChair (R): Pat Toomey
Ranking (D): Debbie Stabenow
Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy
Chair (R): Bill CassidyRanking (D): Sherrod Brown
Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
Chair (R): Dean HellerRanking (D): Michael Bennet
International Trade, Customs and Global Competitiveness
Chair (R): John CornynRanking (D): Robert Casey
Subcommittees
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Africa and Global Health
Policy
Chair (R): Jeff Flake
Ranking (D): Cory Booker
East Asia, Pacific Affairs and
International Cybersecurity
Policy
Chair (R): Cory Gardner
Ranking (D): Ed Markey
Europe and Regional Security
Coop.
Chair (R): Ron Johnson
Ranking (D): Christopher Murphy
International OperationsChair (R): Todd Young
Ranking (D): Jeff Merkley
Multilateral International Development
Chair (R): Johnny IsaksonRanking (D): Jeanne Shaheen
Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism
Chair (R): James RischRanking (D): Tim Kaine
Western Hemis., Transnat’l Crime, Civ. Security, Democracy, Human Rights & Global Women’s Issues
Chair (R): Marco RubioRanking (D): Robert Menendez
Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeResponsible for all legislation relating to foreign policy and international relations
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
11 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnn
10 Democrats nnnnnnnnnn
Bob Corker (TN)*James Risch (ID)Marco Rubio (FL)Ron Johnson (WI)
Jeff Flake (AZ)*Cory Gardner (CO)Todd Young (IN)John Barrasso (WY)*
Johnny Isakson (GA) Rob Portman (OH)Rand Paul (KY)
Ben Cardin (MD) * † Robert Menendez (NJ)* †Jeanne Shaheen (NH)Christopher Coons (DE)Tom Udall (NM)
Christopher Murphy (CT)*Tim Kaine (VA)*Ed Markey (MA)Jeff Merkley (OR)Cory Booker (NJ)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the DemocratsSubcommittees
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12 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnnn
10 Democrats + 1 Independentnnnnnnnnnnn
Lamar Alexander (TN)Michael “Mike” Enzi (WY)Richard Burr (NC) Johnny Isakson (GA)
Rand Paul (KY) Susan Collins (ME)Bill Cassidy (LA)Todd Young (IN)
Orrin Hatch (UT) * † Pat Roberts (KS)Lisa Murkowski (AK) Tim Scott (SC)
Patty Murray (WA) Bernie Sanders (VT) * **Robert “Bob” Casey Jr. (PA) *Al Franken (MN)Michael Bennet (CO) Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) *
Tammy Baldwin (WI) *Christopher “Chris” Murphy (CT) *Elizabeth Warren (MA) *Tim Kaine (VA) *Maggie Hassan (NH)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)
CommitteeDeals with a large swath of issues pertaining to these policy areas
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
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Children and FamiliesChair (R): Rand Paul
Ranking (D): Bob Casey Jr.
Employment and Workplace
Safety
Chair (R): Johnny Isakson
Ranking (D): Al Franken
Subcommittees
Primary Health and
Retirement Security
Chair (R): Mike Enzi
Ranking (D): Bernie Sanders
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8 Republicansnnnnnnnn
7 Democrats nnnnnnn
Ron Johnson (WI) John McCain (AZ)Rob Portman (OH)Rand Paul (KY)
James Lankford (OK)Michael Enzi (WY)John Hoeven (ND)Steve Daines (MT)
Claire McCaskill (MO)*Thomas Carper (DE)* †Jon Tester (MT)*Heidi Heitkamp (ND)*
Gary Peters (MI)Margaret Hassan (NH)Kamala Harris (CA)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Senate Homeland Security, and Government Affairs Committee Oversees the Department of Homeland Security and government operations
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
InvestigationsChair (R): Rob Portman
Ranking (D): Thomas Carper
Federal spending oversight
and emergency management
Chair (R): Rand Paul
Ranking (D): Gary Peters
Regulatory affairs and federal
management
Chair (R): James Lankford
Ranking (D): Heidi Heitkamp
Subcommittees
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Senate Indian Affairs CommitteeOversees matters relating to the American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native peoples
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
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8 Republicansnnnnnnnn
7 Democratsnnnnnnn
John Hoeven (ND) John Barrasso (WY)*John McCain (AZ)
Lisa Murkowski (AK) James Lankford (OK) Steve Daines (MT)
Mike Crapo (ID) Jerry Moran (KS)
Tom Udall (NM)Maria Cantwell (WA)*Jon Tester (MT)*Al Franken (MN)
Brian Schatz (HI) Heidi Heitkamp (ND)*Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Subcommittees
No subcommittees
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Senate Judiciary CommitteeResponsible for the oversight of the Department of Justice and the agencies therein
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
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11 Republicansnnnnnnnnnnn
9 Democratsnnnnnnnnn
Chuck Grassley (IA) Orrin Hatch (UT)* † Lindsey Graham (SC)John Cornyn (TX)
Michael “Mike” Lee (UT) Ted Cruz (TX)*Ben Sasse (NB)Jeff Flake (AZ) *
Mike Crapo (ID)Thom Tillis (NC)John Kennedy (LA)
Dianne Feinstein (CA) * † Patrick Leahy (VT) Dick Durbin (IL)Sheldon Whitehouse (RI)*Amy Klobuchar (MN)*
Al Franken (MN)Christopher Coons (DE)Richard Blumenthal (CT) Mazie Hirono (HI)*
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Antitrust, Competition Policy
and Consumer Rights
Chair (R): Mike Lee
Ranking (D): Amy Klobuchar
The ConstitutionChair (R): Ted Cruz
Ranking (D): Richard Blumenthal
Crime and TerrorismChair (R): Lindsey Graham
Ranking (D): Sheldon Whitehouse
Border Security and Immigration Chair (R): John CornynRanking (D): Dick Durbin
Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts
Chair (R): Ben SasseRanking (D): Chris Coons
Privacy, Technology and the LawChair (R): Jeff FlakeRanking (D): Al Franken
Subcommittees
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10 Republicansnnnnnnnnnn
8 Democrats + 1 Independentnnnnnnnnn
Richard Shelby (AL)Lamar Alexander (TN) Mitch McConnell (KY)Thad Cochran (MS)
Pat Roberts (KS) Roy Blunt (MO)Ted Cruz (TX) *Shelley Moore Capito (WV)
Roger Wicker (MS) *Deb Fischer (NE) *
Amy Klobuchar (MN) *Dianne Feinstein (CA) * † Charles “Chuck” Schumer (NY) Dick Durbin (IL) Tom Udall (NM)
Mark Warner (VA)Patrick Leahy (VT)Angus King (ME)* ** †Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
No subcommittees
Subcommittees
Senate Rules and Administration CommitteeSets rules of debate for the Senate, assigns Senate office space, oversees the Smithsonian, and proposes legislation regarding federal elections and presidential succession
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Senate Ethics CommitteeResponsible for addressing ethical matters in the Senate
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
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No subcommittees
Subcommittees
3 Republicansnnn
3 Democratsnnn
Johnny Isakson (GA) Pat Roberts (KS) Jim Risch (ID) Christopher Coons (DE) Brian Schatz (HI)
Jeanne Shaheen (NH)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
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Senate Intelligence CommitteeOversees the agencies and bureaus of the federal intelligence community
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
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8 Republicansnnnnnnnn
6 Democrats + 1 Independentnnnnnnn
Richard Burr (NC)James “Jim” Risch (ID)Marco Rubio (FL)
Susan Collins (ME)Roy Blunt (MO) James Lankford (OK)
Tom Cotton (AR)John Cornyn (TX)
Mark Warner (VA)Dianne Feinstein (CA) * † Ron Wyden (OR)Martin Heinrich (NM) *
Angus King (ME) * ** †Joe Manchin (WV) *Kamala Harris (CA)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
No subcommittees
Subcommittees
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Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship CommitteeOversees the Small Business Administration and other issues relating to entrepreneurship
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
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10 Republicansnnnnnnnnnn
9 Democrats nnnnnnnnn
James Risch (ID)Marco Rubio (FL)Rand Paul (KY) Tim Scott (SC)
Joni Ernst (IA)Jim Inhofe (OK)Todd Young (IN)
Michael Enzi (WY)Mike Rounds (SD)John Kennedy (LA)
Jeanne Shaheen (NH)Maria Cantwell (WA) *Ben Cardin (MD) * † Heidi Heitkamp (ND) *Edward Markey (MA)
Cory Booker (NJ)Christopher Coons (DE)Mazie Hirono (HI) *Tammy Duckworth (WI)
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Subcommittees
No subcommittees
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Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Oversees the Department of Veterans Affairs and any legislation dealing with veterans’ benefits
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWS
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8 Republicansnnnnnnnn
6 Democrats + 1 Independentnnnnnnn
Johnny Isakson (GA)Jerry Moran (KS) John “Johnny” Boozman (AR)
Dean Heller (NV) * † Bill Cassidy (LA)Mike Rounds (SD)
Thom Tillis (NC)Daniel Sullivan (AK)
Jon Tester (MT) *Patty Murray (WA) Bernie Sanders (VT) * **Sherrod Brown (OH) *
Richard Blumenthal (CT) Mazie Hirono (HI) *Joe Manchin (WV) *
Committee chair (R)Committee ranking member (D)
† Speculated 2018 retirement* Up for reelection in 2018
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Subcommittees
No subcommittees