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Senate Agriculture Committee Oversees legislation related to agriculture, nutrition, farming, and forestry COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER 2 January 19, 2016 | Tucker Doherty 11 Republicans 9 Democrats + Independents Pat Roberts (KS) Thad Cochran (MS) Mitch McConnell (KY) John Boozman (AR) * John Hoeven (ND) * David Perdue (GA) Joni Ernst (IA) Thom Tillis (NC) Ben Sasse (NE) Chuck Grassley (IA) * John Thune (SD) * Debbie Stabenow (MI) Patrick Leahy (VT) * Sherrod Brown (OH) Amy Klobuchar (MN) Michael Bennet (CO) * Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) Joe Donnelly (IN) Heidi Heitkamp (ND) Robert Casey Jr. (PA) Committee Chair Committee Ranking Member † Retiring after 2016 election * Up for reelection **Independent that caucuses with the Democrats Commodities, Risk Management & Trade Chair (R): John Boozman * Ranking (D): Joe Donnelly Conservation, Forestry & Natural Resources Chair (R): David Perdue Ranking (D): Michael Bennet * Rural Development and Energy Chair (R): Joni Ernst Ranking (D): Heidi Heitkamp Livestock, Marketing & Ag Security Chair (R): Ben Sasse Ranking (D): Kirsten Gillibrand Nutrition, Specialty Crops & Ag Research Chair (R): John Hoeven * Ranking (D): Robert Casey Jr. SubcommitteesTRANSCRIPT
Senate Committee OverviewsFull Committee Rosters, Oversight, and Subcommittee List
January 19, 2016Producer: Katharine Conlon, Tucker
Doherty, Alex Perry, Christine Yan, Ben Booker, Justin Brown, and Owen Minott
Director: Afzal Bari
Senate Aging CommitteeOversees the Medicare program, Social Security and the Older Americans Act
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
2January 19, 2016 | Katharine Conlon
11 Republicans
9 Democrats + Independents
Susan Collins (ME)Orrin Hatch (UT)Mark Kirk (IL) *Jeff Flake (AZ)
Bob Corker (TN)Dean Heller (NV)Tim Scott (SC) *Tom Cotton (AR)
David Perdue (GA)Thom Tillis (NC)Ben Sasse (NE)
Claire McCaskill (MO)Bill Nelson (FL)Robert Casey Jr. (PA)Sheldon Whitehouse (RI)Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)
Richard Blumenthal (CT) *Joe Donnelly (IN)Elizabeth Warren (MA)Tim Kaine (VA)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
No Subcommittees
Subcommittees
Senate Agriculture CommitteeOversees legislation related to agriculture, nutrition, farming, and forestry
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
3January 19, 2016 | Tucker Doherty
11 Republicans
9 Democrats + Independents
Pat Roberts (KS)Thad Cochran (MS)Mitch McConnell (KY)John Boozman (AR) *
John Hoeven (ND) *David Perdue (GA)Joni Ernst (IA)Thom Tillis (NC)
Ben Sasse (NE)Chuck Grassley (IA) *John Thune (SD) *
Debbie Stabenow (MI)Patrick Leahy (VT) *Sherrod Brown (OH)Amy Klobuchar (MN)Michael Bennet (CO) *
Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)Joe Donnelly (IN)Heidi Heitkamp (ND)Robert Casey Jr. (PA)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Commodities, Risk Management & Trade
Chair (R): John Boozman *Ranking (D): Joe Donnelly
Conservation, Forestry & Natural Resources
Chair (R): David PerdueRanking (D): Michael Bennet *
Rural Development and Energy
Chair (R): Joni ErnstRanking (D): Heidi Heitkamp
Livestock, Marketing & Ag Security
Chair (R): Ben SasseRanking (D): Kirsten Gillibrand
Nutrition, Specialty Crops & Ag Research
Chair (R): John Hoeven *Ranking (D): Robert Casey Jr.
Subcommittees
Subcommittees
Senate Appropriations CommitteeResponsible for all discretionary spending legislation in the Senate
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
4January 19, 2016 | Alexander Perry
16 Republicans
14 Democrats + Independents
Thad Cochran (MS)Mitch McConnell (KY)Richard Shelby (AL) *Lamar Alexander (TN)Susan Collins (ME)Lisa Murkowski (AK) *
Lindsey Graham (SC)Mark Kirk (IL) *Roy Blunt (MO) *Jerry Moran (KS) *John Hoeven (ND) *John Boozman (AR) *
Shelley Moore Capito (WV)Bill Cassidy (LA)James Lankford (OK) *Steve Daines (MT)
Barbara Mikulski (MD) †Patrick Leahy (VT) *Patty Murray (WA) *Dianne Feinstein (CA)Dick Durbin (IL)Jack Reed (RI)Jon Tester (MT)
Tom Udall (NM)Jeanne Shaheen (NH)Jeff Merkley (OR)Christopher Coons (DE)Brian Schatz (HI) *Tammy Baldwin (WI)Chris Murphy (CT)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies
Chair (R): Jerry Moran *Ranking (D): Jeff Merkley
Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Chair (R): Richard Shelby *Ranking (D): Barbara Mikulski †
Defense Chair (R): Thad CochranRanking (D): Dick Durbin
Energy and Water Development
Chair (R): Lamar AlexanderRanking (D): Dianne Feinstein
Financial Services and General Government
Chair (R): John Boozman *Ranking (D): Christopher Coons
Homeland Security Chair (R): John Hoeven *Ranking (D): Jeanne Shaheen
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Chair (R): Lisa Murkowski *Ranking (D): Tom Udall
Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies
Chair (R): Roy Blunt *Ranking (D): Patty Murray *
Legislative Branch Chair (R): Shelly Moore CapitoRanking (D): Brian Shatz
Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs, and Related Agencies
Chair (R): Mark Kirk *Ranking (D): Jon Tester
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Chair (R): Lindsey GrahamRanking (D): Patrick Leahy *
Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies
Chair (R): Susan CollinsRanking (D): Jack Reed
Senate Armed Services CommitteeOversees the Defense Department, Armed Forces, and portions of the Energy Department
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
January 19, 2016 | Christine Yan
14 Republicans
12 Democrats + Independents
John McCain (AZ) *James Inhofe (OK)Jeff Sessions (AL)Roger Wicker (MS)Kelly Ayotte (NH) *
Deb Fischer (NE)Tom Cotton (AR)Mike Rounds (SD)Joni Ernst (IA)Thom Tillis (NC)
Dan Sullivan (AK)Mike Lee (UT) *Lindsey Graham (SC)Ted Cruz (TX)
Jack Reed (RI)Bill Nelson (FL)Claire McCaskill (MO)Joe Manchin (WV)Jeanne Shaheen (NH)Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)
Richard Blumenthal (CT) *Joe Donnelly (IN)Mazie Hirono (HI)Tim Kaine (VA)Angus King (ME) **Martin Heinrich (NM)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Airland Chair (R): Tom CottonRanking (D): Joe Manchin
Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Chair (R): Deb FischerRanking (D): Bill Nelson
Personnel Chair (R): Lindsey GrahamRanking (D): Kirsten Gillibrand
Seapower Chair (R): Roger WickerRanking (D): Mazie Hirono
Strategic Forces Chair (R): Jeff SessionsRanking (D): Joe Donnelly
Readiness and Management Support
Chair (R): Kelly Ayotte *Ranking (D): Tim Kaine
Subcommittees
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Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs CommitteeFocuses on legislation related to financial markets, housing, and other economic issues
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
6January 19, 2016 | Justin C. Brown
12 Republicans
10 Democrats + Independents
Richard Shelby (AL) *Mike Crapo (ID) *Bob Corker (TN)David Vitter (LA)
Pat Toomey (PA) *Mark Kirk (IL) *Dean Heller (NV)Tim Scott (SC) *
Ben Sasse (NE)Tom Cotton (AR)Mike Rounds (SD)Jerry Moran (KS) *
Sherrod Brown (OH)Jack Reed (RI)Charles Schumer (NY) *Robert Menendez (NJ)Jon Tester (MT)
Mark Warner (VA)Jeff Merkley (OR)Elizabeth Warren (MA)Heidi Heitkamp (ND)Joe Donnelly (IN)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Economic Policy Chair (R): Dean HellerRanking (D): Elizabeth Warren
Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
Chair (R): Jeff MerkleyRanking (D): Pat Toomey *
Housing, Transportation and Community Development
Chair (R): Tim Scott *Ranking (D): Robert Menendez
National Security and International Trade and Finance
Chair (R): Mark Kirk *Ranking (D): Heidi Heitkamp
Securities, Insurance and Investment
Chair (R): Mike Crapo *Ranking (D): Mark Warner
Subcommittees
Senate Budget CommitteeResponsible for oversight and management of the federal budget
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
7January 19, 2016 | Ben Booker
12 Republicans
10 Democrats + Independents
Michael Enzi (WY)Chuck Grassley (IA) *Jeff Sessions (AL)Mike Crapo (ID) *
Lindsey Graham (SC)Rob Portman (OH) *Pat Toomey (PA) *Ron Johnson (WI) *
Kelly Ayotte (NH) *Roger Wicker (MS)Bob Corker (TN)David Perdue (GA
Bernie Sanders (VT) **Ron Wyden (OR) *Debbie Stabenow (MI)Patty Murray (WA) *Sheldon Whitehouse (RI)
Mark Warner (VA)Jeff Merkley (OR)Tammy Baldwin (WI)Tim Kaine (VA)Angus King (ME) **
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the DemocratsSubcommittees
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No Subcommittees
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and TransportationOversees telephone utilities, broadcast and cable companies, airlines and highways, and tobacco and computer companies
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
8
Aviation Operations and Safety
Chair (R): Kelly Ayotte *Ranking (D): Maria Cantwell
Communication and Technology
Chair (R): Roger WickerRanking (D): Brian Schatz *
Consumer Protection Chair (R): Jerry Moran *Ranking (D): Richard Blumenthal *
Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard
Chair (R): Marco RubioRanking (D): Cory Booker
Space, Science and Competitiveness
Chair (R): Ted CruzRanking (D): Gary Peters
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure
Chair (R): Deb FischerRanking (D): Cory Booker
Subcommittees
January 19, 2016 | Owen Minott Jr.
13 Republicans
11 Democrats + Independents
John Thune (SD) *Roger Wicker (MS)Roy Blunt (MO) *Marco Rubio (FL)Kelly Ayotte (NH)
Ted Cruz (TX)Deb Fischer (NE)Jerry Moran (KS) *Dan Sullivan (AK)Ron Johnson (WI) *
Dean Heller (NV)Cory Gardner (CO)Steve Daines (MT)
Bill Nelson (FL)Maria Cantwell (WA)Claire McCaskill (MO)Amy Klobuchar (MN)Richard Blumenthal (CT) *Brian Schatz (HI) *
Edward Markey (MA)Cory Booker (NJ)Tom Udall (NM)Joe Manchin (WV)Gary Peters (MI)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Senate Environment and Public Works CommitteeOversees Legislation Related to Environment, Mining, Transporation, and Infrastructure
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
9January 19, 2016 | Tucker Doherty
11 Republicans
9 Democrats + Independents
James Inhofe (OK)David Vitter (LA)John Barrasso (WY)Shelley Moore Capito (WV)
Mike Crapo (ID) *John Boozman (AR) *Jeff Sessions (AL)Roger Wicker (MS)
Deb Fischer (NE)Mike Rounds (SD)Dan Sullivan (AK)
Barbara Boxer (CA) †Thomas Carper (DE)Ben Cardin (MD)Bernie Sanders (VT) **Sheldon Whitehouse (RI)
Jeff Merkley (OR)Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)Cory Booker (NJ)Edward Markey (MA)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Clean Air & Nuclear Safety
Chair (R): Shelley Moore CapitoRanking (D): Thomas Carper
Fisheries, Wildlife & Water
Chair (R): Dan SullivanRanking (D): Sheldon Whitehouse
Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee
Chair (R): Mike RoundsRanking (D): Edward Markey
Transportation & Infrastructure
Chair (R): David VitterRanking (D): Barbara Boxer †
Subcommittees
Senate Ethics CommitteeResponsible for addressing ethical matters in the Senate
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
10January 19, 2016 | Alexander Perry
3 Republicans
3 Democrats + Independents
Johnny Isakson (GA) * Pat Roberts (KS) James Risch (ID) Barbara Boxer (CA) †Christopher Coons (DE)
Brian Schatz (HI) *
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
No Subcommittees
Subcommittees
Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeOversees matters related to energy policy, territorial policy, and public lands
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
11January 19, 2016 | Katharine Conlon
12 Republicans
10 Democrats + Independents
Lisa Murkowski (AK) *John Barrasso (WY)James Risch (ID)Mike Lee (UT) *
Jeff Flake (AZ)Bill Cassidy (LA)Cory Gardner (CO)Steve Daines (MT)
Rob Portman (OH) *John Hoeven (ND) *Lamar Alexander (TN)Shelley Moore Capito (WV)
Maria Cantwell (WA)Ron Wyden (OR) *Bernie Sanders (VT) **Debbie Stabenow (MI)Al Franken (MN)
Joe Manchin (WV)Martin Heinrich (NM)Mazie Hirono (HI)Angus King (ME) **Elizabeth Warren (MA)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Energy Chair (R): James RischRanking (D): Joe Manchin
National Parks Chair (R): Bill CassidyRanking (D): Martin Heinrich
Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Chair (R): John BarrassoRanking (D): Ron Wyden *
Water and Power Chair (R): Mike Lee *Ranking (D): Mazie Hirono
Subcommittees
Senate Intelligence CommitteeOversees the Agencies and Bureaus of the Federal Intelligence Community
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
12January 19, 2016 | Tucker Doherty
8 Republicans
8 Democrats + Independents
Richard Burr (NC) *James Risch (ID)Dan Coats (IN) †
Marco Rubio (FL)Susan Collins (ME)Roy Blunt (MO) *
James Lankford (OK) *Tom Cotton (AR)
Dianne Feinstein (CA)Ron Wyden (OR) *Barbara Mikulski (MD) †Mark Warner (VA)
Jeff Merkley (OR)Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)Cory Booker (NJ)Edward Markey (MA)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
No Subcommittees
Subcommittees
Senate Finance CommitteeOversees legislation relating to taxation, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and trade agreements
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
January 19, 2016 | Christine Yan
14 Republicans
12 Democrats + Independents
Orrin Hatch (UT)Chuck Grassley (IA) *Mike Crapo (ID) *Pat Roberts (KS)Michael Enzi (WY)
John Cornyn (TX)John Thune (SD) *Richard Burr (NC) *Johnny Isakson (GA) *Rob Portman (OH) *
Pat Toomey (PA) *Dan Coats (IN) †Dean Heller (NV)Tim Scott (SC) *
Ron Wyden (OR) *Charles Schumer (NY) *Debbie Stabenow (MI)Maria Cantwell (WA)Bill Nelson (FL)Robert Menendez (NJ)
Thomas Carper (DE)Ben Cardin (MD)Sherrod Brown (OH)Michael Bennet (CO) *Robert Casey Jr. (PA)Mark Warner (VA)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Taxation and IRS Oversight
Chair (R): Mike Crapo *Ranking (D): Robert Casey Jr.
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth
Chair (R): Rob Portman *Ranking (D): Mark R. Warner
Health Care Chair (R): Pat Toomey *Ranking (D): Debbie Stabenow
Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy
Chair (R): Dean HellerRanking (D): Joe Courtney
Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure
Chair (R): Dan Coats †Ranking (D): Sherrod Brown
International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
Chair (R): John CornynRanking (D): Ron Wyden *
Subcommittees
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Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeResponsible for all legislation relating to foreign policy and international relations
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
14January 19, 2016 | Justin C. Brown
10 Republicans
9 Democrats + Independents
Bob Corker (TN)James Risch (ID)Marco Rubio (FL)Ron Johnson (WI) *
Jeff Flake (AZ)Cory Gardner (CO)David Perdue (GA)Johnny Isakson (GA) *
Rand Paul (KY) *John Barrasso (WY)
Ben Cardin (MD)Barbara Boxer (CA) †Robert Menendez (NJ)Jeanne Shaheen (NH)Christopher Coons (DE)
Tom Udall (NM)Chris Murphy (CT)Tim Kaine (VA)Edward Markey (MA)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Africa and Global Health Chair (R): Jeff FlakeRanking (D): Edward Markey
East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Chair (R): Cory GardnerRanking (D): Ben Cardin
Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Chair (R): Ron Johnson *Ranking (D): Jeanne Shaheen
International Operations Chair (R): David PerdueRanking (D): Tim Kaine
Multilateral International Development
Chair (R): John BarrassoRanking (D): Tom Udall
Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism
Chair (R): James RischRanking (D): Chris Murphy
Western Hemisphere Chair (R): Marco RubioRanking (D): Barbara Boxer †
Subcommittees
Senate HELP CommitteeHELP stands for Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. HELP Committee deals with large swath of issues pertaining to these policy areas
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
15January 19, 2016 | Ben Booker
12 Republicans
10 Democrats + Independents
Lamar Alexander (TN)Michael Enzi (WY)Richard Burr (NC) *Johnny Isakson (GA) *
Rand Paul (KY) *Susan Collins (ME)Lisa Murkowski (AK) *Mark Kirk (IL) *
Tim Scott (SC) *Orrin Hatch (UT)Pat Roberts (KS)Bill Cassidy (LA)
Patty Murray (WA) *Barbara Mikulski (MD) †Bernie Sanders (VT) **Robert Casey Jr. (PA)Al Franken (MN)
Michael Bennet (CO) *Sheldon Whitehouse (RI)Tammy Baldwin (WI)Chris Murphy (CT)Elizabeth Warren (MA)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Children and Families Chair (R): Rand Paul *Ranking (D): Robert Casey Jr.
Employment and Workplace Safety
Chair (R): Johnny Isakson *Ranking (D): Al Franken
Subcommittees
Primary Health and Retirement Security
Chair (R): Michael EnziRanking (D): Bernie Sanders **
9 Republicans
7 Democrats + Independents
Ron Johnson (WI) *John McCain (AZ) *Rob Portman (OH) *
Rand Paul (KY) *James Lankford (OK) *Michael Enzi (WY)
Kelly Ayotte (NH) *Joni Ernst (IA)Ben Sasse (NE)
Thomas Carper (DE)Claire McCaskill (MO)Jon Tester (MT)Tammy Baldwin (WI)
Heidi Heitkamp (NV)Cory Booker (NJ)Gary Peters (MI)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CommitteeOversees the Department of Homeland Security and government operations
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
16January 19, 2016 | Owen Minott Jr.
Investigations Chair (R): Rob Portman *Ranking (D): Claire McCaskill
Federal Spending and Emergency Management
Chair (R): Rand Paul *Ranking (D): Tammy Baldwin
Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management
Chair (R): James Lankford *Ranking (D): Heidi Heitkamp
Subcommittees
Senate Indian Affairs CommitteeOversees the matters related to the American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
17January 19, 2016 | Katharine Conlon
8 Republicans
6 Democrats + Independents
John Barrasso (WY)John McCain (AZ) *Lisa Murkowski (AK) *
John Hoeven (ND) *James Lankford (OK) *Steve Daines (MT)
Mike Crapo (ID) *Jerry Moran (KS) *
Jon Tester (MT)Maria Cantwell (WA)Tom Udall (NM)
Al Franken (MN)Brian Schatz (HI) *Heidi Heitkamp (ND)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the DemocratsSubcommittees
No Subcommittees
Senate Judiciary CommitteeResponsible for non-defense federal scientific research
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
18January 19, 2016 | Alexander Perry
11 Republicans
9 Democrats + Independents
Chuck Grassley (IA) *Orrin Hatch (UT)Jeff Sessions (AL)Lindsey Graham (SC)
John Cornyn (TX)Mike Lee (UT) *Ted Cruz (TX)Jeff Flake (AZ)
David Vitter (LA)David Perdue (GA)Thom Tillis (NC)
Patrick Leahy (VT) *Dianne Feinstein (CA)Charles Schumer (NY) *Dick Durbin (IL)Sheldon Whitehouse (RI)
Amy Klobuchar (MN)Al Franken (MN)Christopher Coons (DE)Richard Blumenthal (CT) *
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights
Chair (R): Mike Lee *Ranking (D): Amy Klobuchar
The Constitution Chair (R): John CornynRanking (D): Dick Durbin
Crime and TerrorismChair (R): Lindsey GrahamRanking (D): Sheldon Whitehouse
Immigration and the National Interest
Chair (R): Jeff SessionsRanking (D): Charles Schumer *
Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts
Chair (R): Ted CruzRanking (D): Christopher Coons
Privacy, Technology, and the Law
Chair (R): Jeff FlakeRanking (D): Al Franken
Subcommittees
Senate Rules and Administration CommitteeSets rules of debate for the Senate, assigns Senate office space, oversees the Smithsonian Institutions, and proposes legislation regarding federal elections and presidential succession
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
January 19, 2016 | Christine Yan
10 Republicans
8 Democrats + Independents
Roy Blunt (MO) *Lamar Alexander (TN)Mitch McConnell (KY)Thad Cochran (MS)
Pat Roberts (KS)Richard Shelby (AL) *Ted Cruz (TX)Shelley Moore Capito (WV)
John Boozman (AR) *Roger Wicker (MS)
Charles Schumer (NY) *Dianne Feinstein (CA)Dick Durbin (IL)Tom Udall (NM)
Mark Warner (VA)Patrick Leahy (VT) *Amy Klobuchar (MN)Angus King (ME) **
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the Democrats
No Subcommittees
Subcommittees
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Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship CommitteeOversees the Small Business Administration and other issues relating to entrepreneurship
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
20January 19, 2016 | Justin C. Brown
10 Republicans
9 Democrats + Independents
David Vitter (LA)James Risch (ID)Marco Rubio (FL)Rand Paul (KY) *
Tim Scott (SC) *Deb Fischer (NE)Cory Gardner (CO)Joni Ernst (IA)
Kelly Ayotte (NH) *Michael Enzi (WY)
Jeanne Shaheen (NH)Maria Cantwell (WA)Ben Cardin (MD)Heidi Heitkamp (ND)Edward Markey (MA)
Cory Booker (NJ)Christopher Coons (DE)Mazie Hirono (HI)Gary Peters (MI)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the DemocratsSubcommittees
No Subcommittees
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Oversees the Department of Veterans Affairs and any legislation dealing with veteran’s benefits
COMMITTEE OVERVIEWSPRESENTATION CENTER
21January 19, 2016 | Ben Booker
8 Republicans
7 Democrats + Independents
Johnny Isakson (GA) *Jerry Moran (KS) *Johnny Boozman (AR) *
Dean Heller (NV)Bill Cassidy (LA)Mike Rounds (SD)
Thom Tillis (NC)Dan Sullivan (AK)
Richard Blumenthal (CT) *Patty Murray (WA) *Bernie Sanders (VT) **Sherrod Brown (OH)
Jon Tester (MT)Mazie Hirono (HI)Joe Manchin (WV)
Committee ChairCommittee Ranking Member
† Retiring after 2016 election* Up for reelection
**Independent that caucuses with the DemocratsSubcommittees
No Subcommittees