The United States Senate relies on committees to investigate issues and prepare legislation for action. After a bill or resolution is introduced, it is referred to the committee with jurisdiction over its subject matter. For example, a bill dealing with veterans' issues would be referred to the Veterans Affairs Committee. The committee generally sends the bill to one of its subcommittees having an even more specialized focus, for review and possibly for hearings, additional research, or revision. If the subcommittee and full committee approve the bill, it is sent to the full Senate for consideration.
Senate committee assignments are based on seniority and availability. I have worked for seats on committees dealing with the issues most likely to affect Idaho and the West.
The committees and subcommittees on which I serve are listed below. Each committee has a website which you may want to visit to learn more. As always, please send me an email if you have any comments or questions about how the committee process functions.
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs
Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, Chairman
Subcommittee on Energy
Subcommittee on Water and Power
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