Jeff Merkley
Senate Committee Assignments
Jeff Merkley serves on 6 senate committees and 12 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Jeff Merkley holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of Senate Committee on the Budget and Ranking Member of the Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee and Ranking Member of the Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
Senate Committee on the Budget
The Committee on the Budget establishes the annual framework for congressional spending and revenue levels through the budget resolution process. It oversees the Congressional Budget Office and monitors federal budget enforcement, analyzing the financial impact of proposed legislation.
Joint Committee on Printing
This joint committee oversees the functions of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), setting standards for government printing, distribution, and archival of federal documents. It addresses public access to government information and the efficiency of federal printing operations.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
The Committee on Environment and Public Works deals with legislation concerning environmental protection, infrastructure projects like highways and water systems, and disaster response. Its jurisdiction includes oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Subcommittees
- ├Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory OversightRanking Member
- ├Transportation and Infrastructure
- ├Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
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 Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesRanking Member
- ├Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- ├Energy and Water Development
- ├State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- ├Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- ├Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
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
- ├East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
- ├Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
- ├Africa and Global Health Policy
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
The Committee on Rules and Administration oversees the rules and procedures of the Senate, federal election laws, campaign finance, presidential succession, and the administration of Senate buildings. It also manages entities like the Government Publishing Office and the Library of Congress.
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