Senator Peter Welch, Democratic from Vermont

Peter Welch

Senate Committee Assignments

Peter Welch serves on 4 senate committees and 9 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Peter Welch holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of the Rural Development, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee and Ranking Member of the the Constitution Subcommittee.

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Member

The Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry oversees America's agricultural industry, including research, production, marketing, and price stabilization for commodities. It also holds jurisdiction over national nutrition programs like SNAP and school meals, forestry, rural development, and related areas.

Subcommittees

  • ├Rural Development, Energy, and CreditRanking Member
  • ├Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety
  • ├Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
www.agriculture.senate.gov

Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Member

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.

www.rules.senate.gov

Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Member

The Committee on the Judiciary conducts oversight of the Department of Justice and considers nominations for federal judgeships, including the Supreme Court. Its legislative jurisdiction covers constitutional amendments, federal criminal law, immigration, antitrust, patents, and civil liberties.

Subcommittees

  • ├the ConstitutionRanking Member
  • ├Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights
  • ├Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
  • ├Intellectual Property
www.judiciary.senate.gov

Senate Committee on Finance

Member

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 Infrastructure
  • ├Health Care
www.finance.senate.gov

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