Senator Tester serves on the following Committees of the United States Senate.

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Senator Tester works on legislation related to financial institutions, public and private housing, urban development and mass transit, and related matters on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.

Subcommittees
-Financial Institutions
-Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
-Securities, Insurance, and Investment

Energy and Natural Resources

On the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Tester prepares legislation and hears debates on issues ranging from alternative energy to global climate change.  Senator Tester also considers legislation about National Parks and water resources on this committee.

Subcommittees
-Energy
-National Parks
-Water and Power

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Stretching 545 miles across the 49th parallel, Montana's border with Canada is of great importance in discussions about Homeland Security.  On the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senator Tester is actively involved in issues related to our national security and government operations.

Subcommittees
-Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security
-Investigations
-State, Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration

Indian Affairs

Senator Tester works on legislation to solve problems facing American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples on the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.  These issues include, but are not limited to, Indian education, land management, health care, and economic development.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship

In 2003, 97.7% of all businesses in Montana were considered small businesses.  Senator Tester participates in hearings and works on legislation important to the pioneers of today's economy on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee.  

Veterans' Affairs

Honoring the heroes who served our nation in the military is Senator Tester's first priority in his work on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.  In addition to health benefits, this body considers legislation related to veterans' pensions, vocational training, education, and other matters.