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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has jurisdiction over a broad range of legislative subjects, including science and research policy, space exploration, coastal zone management, interstate commerce, marine navigation and safety, consumer product regulation, mass transit, and many other important areas. Senator Hutchison is the Ranking Republican Member of the Subcommittee for Aviation Operations, Safety and Security.

Committee on Appropriations

The role of the Senate Appropriations Committee is defined by the U.S. Constitution, which requires "appropriations made by law" prior to the expenditure of any money from the Federal treasury. The Committee reviews the President’s budget request and writes the legislation that allocates federal funds to government agencies, departments, and organizations on an annual basis. Senator Hutchison is the Ranking Republican Member of the Subcommittee for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies.

Committee on Veterans Affairs

The Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs is the authorizing committee for the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). The Committee recommends legislation relating to veterans' benefits and has oversight responsibility of the DVA.

Committee on Rules and Administration

The Committee on Rules and Administration has jurisdiction over the day-to-day operation of the Senate, including Senate floor procedure, administration of the Senate Office Buildings and grounds, meetings of Congress and Member attendance, printing and correction of the Congressional Record, and management of the Senate Gallery. The committee also handles questions of Presidential succession and contested federal elections.


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