Gary Peters
Senate Committee Assignments
Gary Peters serves on 4 senate committees and 15 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Gary Peters holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Ex Officio of the Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee and Ranking Member of the Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Subcommittee.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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.
Subcommittees
- ├Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and CensusEx Officio
- ├Permanent Subcommittee on InvestigationsEx Officio
- ├Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory AffairsEx Officio
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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.
Subcommittees
- ├Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and SafetyRanking Member
- ├Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness
- ├Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries
- ├Telecommunications and Media
Senate Committee on Armed Services
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
- ├Cybersecurity
- ├Airland
- ├Emerging Threats and Capabilities
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
- ├Department of Homeland Security
- ├Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- ├Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- ├Energy and Water Development
- ├Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
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