James Risch
Senate Committee Assignments
James Risch serves on 6 senate committees and 10 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. James Risch holds leadership positions as Chairman of Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and Ex Officio of the Africa and Global Health Policy Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues Subcommittee.
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
- ├Africa and Global Health PolicyEx Officio
- ├East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity PolicyEx Officio
- ├Europe and Regional Security CooperationEx Officio
- ├Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental PolicyEx Officio
- ├Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and CounterterrorismEx Officio
- ├State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International DevelopmentEx Officio
- ├Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's IssuesEx Officio
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship focuses on issues affecting small businesses, including access to capital, federal procurement opportunities, and regulatory burdens. It provides oversight of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and develops legislation aimed at fostering entrepreneurship.
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
The Select Committee on Ethics administers and enforces the Senate's Code of Official Conduct, investigating allegations of improper conduct by members, officers, or employees. It issues advisory opinions, provides ethics training, and oversees financial disclosure requirements and regulations on gifts and franking privileges.
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
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.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources handles matters related to energy development, conservation, regulation, nuclear energy, national parks, public lands, and natural resource management. It oversees the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior.
Subcommittees
- ├Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
- ├Water and Power
- ├Energy
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
The United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control oversees and promotes international cooperation against drug trafficking and abuse. It monitors U.S. counternarcotics policies and programs abroad, working with foreign governments and international bodies.
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