The Special Committee on Aging investigates challenges and opportunities facing older Americans, examining topics like healthcare, retirement security, and consumer protection. It holds hearings and issues findings to inform Senate policy and legislation affecting the senior population.

The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs oversees legislation related to banks, financial institutions, housing, urban development, and economic policy. Its jurisdiction includes monetary policy, financial stability, consumer protection in financial services, securities markets, and international finance.

The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation addresses a wide range of issues including interstate commerce, transportation systems, science and technology policy, space exploration, and consumer protection. It oversees agencies like the Department of Transportation, NASA, the FCC, and the FTC.

The Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) oversees matters relating to public health, education, labor standards, employment, and retirement security. It addresses issues ranging from biomedical research and food/drug safety to K-12 education, workplace safety, and private pension plans.

The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs provides oversight of homeland security operations and the efficiency and management of the federal government. Its jurisdiction includes counterterrorism, cybersecurity, border security, emergency management, and governmental affairs, including the Postal Service and the Census Bureau.