Commitees

Senator Nelson is a member of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Armed Services, Foreign Relations, Budget and Aging committees.

The Armed Services Committee oversees the Defense Department and all branches of the military. It also supervises the development of weapons systems and military operations in the war on terrorism.

Subcommittees: Emerging Threats and Capabilities; Readiness and Management Support; and, ranking member of Strategic Forces

The Budget Committee drafts the annual budget for the federal government. This committee creates economic policy and sets parameters for congressional spending.

The Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over consumer affairs. The panel also deals with a range of issues that have a direct impact on Florida’s economy, including NASA, science, technology, foreign commerce, tourism, oceans and fisheries.

Subcommittees: Aviation; Communications; Competition, Foreign Commerce, and Infrastructure; and, ranking member of Science, Technology, and Space

The Foreign Relations Committee oversees the State Department, international treaties and the Peace Corps, as well as, foreign economic, military, technical, and humanitarian assistance. It plays an important role in setting international economic policies, preventing terrorism and stopping the flow of illegal drug into the U.S.

Subcommittees: ranking member of International Operations and Terrorism; Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Narcotics Affairs; and, African Affairs

The Aging Committee oversees and investigates a range of issues affecting seniors, including retirement security, nursing home quality, consumer scams and prescription drug prices.