Sheldon Whitehouse
Senate Committee Assignments
Sheldon Whitehouse serves on 6 senate committees and 11 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Sheldon Whitehouse holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and Ex Officio of the Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety Subcommittee and Ex Officio of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee and Chairman of United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control and Ranking Member of the Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights Subcommittee.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
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
- ├Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory OversightEx Officio
- ├Fisheries, Wildlife, and WaterEx Officio
- ├Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and SafetyEx Officio
- ├Transportation and InfrastructureEx Officio
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
The United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control oversees and promotes international cooperation against drug trafficking and abuse. It monitors U.S. counternarcotics policies and programs abroad, working with foreign governments and international bodies.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Also known as the Helsinki Commission, this independent agency monitors compliance with the Helsinki Accords and advances human rights, democracy, and security in the OSCE region. It comprises members from the House, Senate, and the Executive Branch, engaging in public diplomacy and policy recommendations.
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
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
- ├Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal RightsRanking Member
- ├Border Security and Immigration
- ├Intellectual Property
- ├the Constitution
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
- ├Health Care
- ├Taxation and IRS Oversight
- ├International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
Senate Committee on the Budget
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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