Bernie Sanders
Senate Committee Assignments
Bernie Sanders serves on 5 senate committees and 9 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Bernie Sanders holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and Ex Officio of the Education and the American Family Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee and Ranking Member of the Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy Subcommittee.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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.
Subcommittees
- ├Education and the American FamilyEx Officio
- ├Employment and Workplace SafetyEx Officio
- ├Primary Health and Retirement SecurityEx Officio
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
The Committee on Environment and Public Works deals with legislation concerning environmental protection, infrastructure projects like highways and water systems, and disaster response. Its jurisdiction includes oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Subcommittees
- ├Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
- ├Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
- ├Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
The Committee on Veterans' Affairs handles legislation related to veterans' benefits, healthcare, housing, employment, and memorials. It provides oversight for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and addresses issues affecting former service members.
Senate Committee on the Budget
The Committee on the Budget establishes the annual framework for congressional spending and revenue levels through the budget resolution process. It oversees the Congressional Budget Office and monitors federal budget enforcement, analyzing the financial impact of proposed legislation.
Senate Committee on Finance
The Committee on Finance holds broad jurisdiction over taxation and revenue measures, the nation's debt, customs, international trade, and key social programs. It oversees Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and unemployment benefits, shaping fiscal policy and health legislation.
Subcommittees
- ├Social Security, Pensions, and Family PolicyRanking Member
- ├Health Care
- ├Taxation and IRS Oversight
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