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 Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has jurisdiction over non-defense federal scientific research and development, including programs at NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy. It covers areas like space exploration, energy research, environmental science, and technology innovation.

As the chief tax-writing committee in the House, the Committee on Ways and Means has jurisdiction over all taxation, tariffs, and other revenue-raising measures. It also oversees major entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, unemployment benefits, and parts of welfare services.