Senator Pete Ricketts, Republican from Nebraska

Pete Ricketts

Senate Committee Assignments

Pete Ricketts serves on 4 senate committees and 9 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Pete Ricketts holds leadership positions as Chairman of the East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy Subcommittee and Chairman of the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water Subcommittee.

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Member

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 PolicyChairman
  • Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
  • State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Member

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

  • Fisheries, Wildlife, and WaterChairman
  • Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Member

The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs oversees legislation related to banks, financial institutions, housing, urban development, and economic policy. Its jurisdiction includes monetary policy, financial stability, consumer protection in financial services, securities markets, and international finance.

Subcommittees

  • National Security and International Trade and Finance
  • Economic Policy
  • Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection

Senate Committee on the Budget

Member

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.

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