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Congressional Committees · 119th Congress
Committee Structure
Explore the standing committees and subcommittees that shape legislation. Track influence scores and legislative activity.
Senate
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Oversees the nation's agricultural systems, food supply chains, and rural development programs. Manages legislation affecting farmers, ranchers, forest management, and nutrition assistance programs including SNAP.
Senate
Committee on Finance
Controls federal tax policy, revenue collection, and major entitlement programs. Oversees the IRS, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and international trade agreements.
Senate
Committee on Armed Services
Oversees the Department of Defense, military operations, and national security strategy. Manages defense authorization legislation, military personnel policies, and weapons system acquisitions.
Senate
Committee on Appropriations
Controls federal spending by allocating funds to government agencies and programs. Reviews budget requests from the executive branch and determines how taxpayer dollars are distributed across all federal departments.
Senate
Special Committee on Aging
Investigates issues affecting older Americans including healthcare access, pension security, and elder abuse. Produces research and policy recommendations for aging populations.
Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Oversees interstate commerce, technology policy, telecommunications, and transportation systems. Regulates industries that cross state boundaries and manages infrastructure networks.
Senate
Select Committee on Intelligence
Oversees the intelligence community including CIA, NSA, and FBI intelligence activities. Reviews classified programs, counterterrorism efforts, and foreign intelligence collection.
Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Oversees federal government operations, homeland security, and regulatory efficiency. Manages the Department of Homeland Security, federal workforce policies, and government accountability.
Senate
Committee on the Judiciary
Oversees the federal judiciary, immigration law, and civil liberties. Manages Supreme Court nominations, criminal law, constitutional rights, and border security policy.
Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration
Manages Senate operations, administrative procedures, and Capitol facilities. Oversees committee assignments, floor proceedings, and the Smithsonian Institution.
Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Oversees veterans benefits, healthcare services, and military personnel transitions. Manages the Department of Veterans Affairs and programs supporting former service members.
Senate
Committee on Indian Affairs
Focuses on federal policy affecting Native American tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Addresses tribal sovereignty, healthcare access, education, and economic development in Indian Country.
Senate
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Manages healthcare policy, education standards, and labor market regulations. Oversees Medicare and Medicaid programs, student loans, and workplace safety standards.
Senate
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Supports small business development, entrepreneurship, and access to capital. Oversees the Small Business Administration and monitors regulations affecting small enterprises.
Senate
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Regulates the nation's banking system, financial institutions, and housing markets. Oversees the Federal Reserve, consumer financial protection, and securities markets to maintain economic stability.
Senate
Committee on the Budget
Manages the federal budget process, spending limits, and fiscal policy framework. Sets overall spending caps and revenue targets that guide all other congressional committees.
Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Manages energy production, natural resource extraction, and public lands policy. Oversees fossil fuels, renewable energy development, mining operations, and water resource management.
Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works
Oversees environmental protection, public health infrastructure, and federal building programs. Manages the EPA, Clean Water Act, and major federal construction projects.
Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations
Directs American foreign policy, diplomatic relations, and international treaties. Oversees the State Department, foreign aid programs, and diplomatic appointments worldwide.
Joint
Joint Economic Committee
Studies economic conditions and policy impacts across the nation. Produces economic forecasts, analyzes fiscal policy effects, and recommends strategies for sustainable growth.
Senate
Select Committee on Ethics
Investigates allegations of misconduct by Senate members and staff. Enforces ethics rules, reviews financial disclosures, and maintains Senate integrity standards.
Joint
Joint Committee on Taxation
Provides nonpartisan tax policy analysis and revenue estimates for Congress. Reviews tax legislation impacts and studies the effects of tax law changes on the economy.
Joint
Joint Committee on Printing
Oversees federal government printing, document distribution, and public information access. Manages the Government Publishing Office and ensures transparency through published records.
Joint
Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
Manages the Library of Congress collections, Capitol art and historical artifacts, and congressional research services. Oversees the nation's oldest federal cultural institution.