Committees
The committee system is a chief contributor to public policy progress in Congress. In committees, members of Congress, dissect pressing issues, ask probing questions, and listen to experts until they produce viable legislation.
Senator Dorgan is a member of four Senate standing committees and fourteen subcommittees, in addition to his membership on and Chairmanship of the Democratic Policy Committee. This access allows him to address the issues important to North Dakotans. This page provides information and links to help you learn more about each committee, including its jurisdiction, membership, and current activities.
- Subcommittee on Interior, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water
- Subcommittee on Defense
- Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary and Housing and Urban Development
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science
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- Subcommittee on Trade, Tourism, and Economic Development, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine
- Subcommittee on Science and Space
- Subcommittee on Technology, Innovation, and Competitiveness
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- Subcommittee on Energy, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Water and Power
- Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
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