Representative Derrick Van Orden, Republican from Wisconsin

Derrick Van Orden

House Committee Assignments

Derrick Van Orden serves on 3 house committees and 6 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Derrick Van Orden holds leadership positions as Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee and Vice Chair of the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee.

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Member

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.

Subcommittees

  • Economic OpportunityChairman
  • Health

House Committee on Agriculture

Member

The Committee on Agriculture holds jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy, including farming, forestry, nutrition programs, and rural development. It oversees the Department of Agriculture and shapes legislation like the Farm Bill, covering commodity programs, conservation, and food assistance.

Subcommittees

  • Livestock, Dairy, and PoultryVice Chair
  • Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture

House Committee on Armed Services

Member

The Committee on Armed Services exercises legislative oversight for the nation's military, including the Department of Defense, military research and development, nuclear energy activities, and benefits for members of the armed forces. It also handles the confirmation of presidential nominees for senior defense and military positions.

Subcommittees

  • Strategic Forces
  • Intelligence and Special Operations

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