Representative George Whitesides, Democratic from California

George Whitesides

House Committee Assignments

George Whitesides serves on 2 house committees and 4 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Committee assignments shape which legislation a member can advance and where they wield the most influence.

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Member

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.

Subcommittees

  • Space and Aeronautics

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
  • Seapower and Projection Forces
  • Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation