Maria Cantwell
Senate Committee Assignments
Maria Cantwell serves on 6 senate committees and 7 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Maria Cantwell holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Ex Officio of the Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Aviation, Space, and Innovation Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee and Ranking Member of the Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure Subcommittee.
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
- ├Coast Guard, Maritime, and FisheriesEx Officio
- ├Aviation, Space, and InnovationEx Officio
- ├Science, Manufacturing, and CompetitivenessEx Officio
- ├Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data PrivacyEx Officio
- ├Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and SafetyEx Officio
- ├Telecommunications and MediaEx Officio
Senate Committee on Finance
The Committee on Finance holds broad jurisdiction over taxation and revenue measures, the nation's debt, customs, international trade, and key social programs. It oversees Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and unemployment benefits, shaping fiscal policy and health legislation.
Subcommittees
- ├Energy, Natural Resources, and InfrastructureRanking Member
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Committee on Indian Affairs studies matters pertaining to American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples. It handles legislation related to tribes, land management, health, education, and economic development for Native populations.
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.
Joint Committee on Taxation
Composed of senior members of the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees, this non-partisan committee provides expert analysis on tax legislation for Congress. It prepares official revenue estimates for tax proposals and assists in drafting tax laws.
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.
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