Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Ranking Member)
The United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) generally considers matters relating to these issues. Its jurisdiction extends beyond these issues to include several more specific areas, as defined by Senate rules.
HELP CommitteeBudget
The United States Senate Committee on Budget is responsible for drafting Congress's annual budget plan and monitoring action on the budget for the Federal Government. The committee has jurisdiction over the Congressional Budget Office.
Budget CommitteeFinance
The United States Senate Committee on Finance deals with matters related to taxation, debt, trade, tariffs, and health programs under the Social Security Act – including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
Finance CommitteeEnvironment & Public Works
The United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is responsible for dealing with matters related to the natural environment and infrastructure.
EPW CommitteeVeterans Affairs
The United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs considers matters relating to the compensation of veterans, life insurance issued on account of service in the Armed Forces, national cemeteries, pensions of all wars, readjustment of servicemen to civil life, and veterans' hospitals and medical care.
Veterans Committee