The Select Committee on Intelligence provides vigilant legislative oversight of the United States Intelligence Community, ensuring activities conform to the Constitution and laws. It reviews intelligence budgets, programs, and operations, and prepares legislation authorizing appropriations for intelligence agencies.

The Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party plays an important role in developing legislation and providing oversight in its area of jurisdiction. The committee holds hearings, conducts investigations, and reviews bills that shape federal policy.

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure oversees legislation related to transportation, including highways, aviation, rail, pipelines, and maritime transport, as well as infrastructure development. Its jurisdiction covers water resources, disaster management (FEMA), and economic development programs.