The Committee on Natural Resources considers legislation related to public lands, national parks, wildlife, fisheries, mining, energy resources on federal lands, and Native American affairs. It oversees agencies like the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture.

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.