Chris Van Hollen
Senate Committee Assignments
Chris Van Hollen serves on 4 senate committees and 11 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Chris Van Hollen holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of the State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development Subcommittee and Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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.
Subcommittees
- ├Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
- ├National Security and International Trade and Finance
- ├Digital Assets
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
The Committee on Foreign Relations leads Senate consideration of U.S. foreign policy, including treaties, diplomatic nominations, foreign aid, and arms control. It shapes legislation concerning international relations and provides oversight of the State Department and other foreign affairs agencies.
Subcommittees
- ├State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International DevelopmentRanking Member
- ├Africa and Global Health Policy
- ├East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
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 Appropriations
The Committee on Appropriations holds the power of the purse, responsible for writing legislation that allocates federal funds to numerous government agencies, departments, and organizations. Its twelve subcommittees determine spending levels for discretionary programs across the government, after reviewing presidential budget requests and holding hearings.
Subcommittees
- ├Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesRanking Member
- ├Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- ├Financial Services and General Government
- ├Department of Homeland Security
- ├Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
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