The Committee on Education and the Workforce considers matters related to education and workforce development from early learning through higher education and retirement. It addresses issues including K-12 schooling, college access, job training, workplace safety, and labor standards.

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.

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure oversees legislation related to transportation, including highways, aviation, rail, pipelines, and maritime transport, as well as infrastructure development. Its jurisdiction covers water resources, disaster management (FEMA), and economic development programs.