Issues include the Indian County provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, appropriations and budget, federal recognition of tribes, health care reform Indian Health Services Indian economic development, education, energy and water rights. Dedicated to overseeing the United States Intelligence Community — the agencies and bureaus of the federal government who provide information and analysis for leaders of the executive and legislative branches. Provides oversight of the Department of Justice and the agencies under the Department's jurisdiction, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security and is also charged with the consideration of Supreme Court nominations, appellate court nominations, and district court nominations.
Responsible for the rules of the Senate and administration of congressional buildings as well as the credentials and qualifications of members of the Senate, including responsibility for dealing with contested elections. Has jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration and is also charged with researching and investigating all problems of American small business enterprises.
The Committee is dedicated to being an advocate for our nation's veterans, from those who served in World War I to our veterans who are returning home today. The Committee convenes hearings, conducts oversight and investigations, and is responsible for all legislation relating to veterans benefits and medical care. Relevance to the Academy: Issues related to the Department of Veterans Affairs' health care system, programs and research apparatus. Senate Committees. The following is a list of Senate Committees: Senate Committee on Aging Special Note: While special committees have no legislative authority, they can study issues, conduct oversight of programs, and investigate reports of fraud and waste.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Responsible for oversight of all legislation that deals with our nation's agriculture industry, including food and agricultural research, education, economics and extension; innovation in the use of agricultural commodities and materials; farming programs; forestry and logging; and legislation related to nutrition and health, including nutrition and food assistance and hunger prevention, school and child nutrition programs, local and healthy food initiatives.
Appropriations Committee Has jurisdiction over all discretionary spending legislation in the Senate. Committee on Armed Services Deals with issues primarily associated with the development of weapons systems or military operations; the common defense; the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy and the Department of the Air Force. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Areas of jurisdiction include banking, insurance, financial markets, securities, housing, urban development and mass transit, international trade and finance, and economic policy.
Committee on Budget Along with the House Budget Committee, it is responsible for drafting Congress' annual budget plan and monitoring action on the budget for the Federal Government. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Jurisdiction includes coastal zone management, highway safety, interstate commerce, nonmilitary aeronautical and space sciences, sports, standards and measurement and marine fisheries as well as regulation of consumer products and services, including testing related to toxic substances other than pesticides, and except for credit, financial services and housing.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Jurisdiction over matters related to National Energy Policy, including international energy affairs and emergency preparedness; nuclear waste policy; privatization of federal assets; territorial policy including changes in status and issues affecting Antarctica and Native Hawaiian matters.
Committee on Ethics Select The Senate Select Committee on Ethics is authorized to publish regulations necessary to implement the Senate Code of Official Conduct, and to issue interpretative rulings and advisory opinions regarding the application of any law, rule or regulation within the Committee's jurisdiction. Committee on Environment and Public Works Jurisdiction includes issues of air and noise pollution, environmental policy, fisheries and wildlife, public buildings, works, bridges and dams, solid waste disposal and recycling, water pollution.
Committee on Finance similar to the House Ways and Means Committee The Committee concerns itself with matters relating to: taxation and other revenue measures generally, the transportation of dutiable goods, deposit of public moneys, general revenue sharing; as well as health programs under the Social Security Act, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program CHIP , Temporary Assistance to Needy Families TANF and other health and human services programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund; and national social security.
Committee on Foreign Relations The Foreign Relations Committee is generally responsible for overseeing but not administering and funding foreign aid programs as well as funding, arms sales and training for national allies.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Has jurisdiction over matters related to the Department of Homeland Security and other homeland security concerns, as well as the functioning of the government itself, including the National Archives, budget and accounting measures other than appropriations, the Census, the federal civil service, the affairs of the District of Columbia, and the United States Postal Service.
Committee on Indian Affairs Issues include the Indian County provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, appropriations and budget, federal recognition of tribes, health care reform Indian Health Services Indian economic development, education, energy and water rights.
Committee on Intelligence Select Dedicated to overseeing the United States Intelligence Community — the agencies and bureaus of the federal government who provide information and analysis for leaders of the executive and legislative branches. Committee on the Judiciary Provides oversight of the Department of Justice and the agencies under the Department's jurisdiction, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security and is also charged with the consideration of Supreme Court nominations, appellate court nominations, and district court nominations.
Committee on Rules and Administration Responsible for the rules of the Senate and administration of congressional buildings as well as the credentials and qualifications of members of the Senate, including responsibility for dealing with contested elections.
Legislative pertaining to aging, equal employment opportunity, individuals with disabilities, occupational safety and health, and public health goes through the HELP committee.
The committee also has a strong focus on workforce issues in health care reform. This committee has jurisdiction very similar to that of the Senate Finance Committee. It is considered one of the most influential committees in the Congress because of its power to tax. As with spending bills, tax legislation originates in the House. These are very important players in health care reform.
This committee is actively engaged in health care reform. Although this committee has no legislative authority, it is able to study issues, conduct oversight of programs, and investigate reports of fraud and waste. Issues of interest include health care for seniors, long-term care, and elder fraud and abuse, which include nursing home safety. This committee has jurisdiction over education and workforce issues. They are engaged in workforce issues in the health care reform debate.
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