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Senator Stabenow's Committee Assignments
In 2007, Senator Stabenow was appointed to the following Senate Committees:
Committee on Finance
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Committee on the Budget
Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee
Committee on Finance
The Senate Finance Committee is one of the most influential committees in the U.S. Senate and has jurisdiction over a wide range of issues important to Michigan. All legislation regarding Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, trade policy, pensions and tax policy is referred to the Finance Committee.
Subcommittee on International Trade and Global Competitiveness
Subcommittee on Health Care
Subcommittee on Taxation, IRS Oversight, and Long-Term Growth
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
The Senate Agriculture Committee has jurisdiction over agriculture programs, nutrition programs, and rural development. This year, the committee will begin work on a new farm bill, which is critical to Michigan farmers.
Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation, Forestry, and Credit (Chair)
Senator Stabenow chairs this subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over economic revitalization and quality of life; promotion of rural business growth; rural electrification, telecommunications, and utilities; conservation and stewardship of natural resources; general forestry; and agricultural and rural credit.
Subcommittee on Nutrition and Food Assistance, Sustainable and Organic Agriculture, and General Legislation
Subcommittee on Domestic and Foreign Marketing, Inspection, and Plant and Animal Health
Committee on the Budget
Along with the House Budget Committee, it is responsible for drafting Congress' annual budget plan and monitoring action on the budget for the Federal Government. In addition, the Budget Committee has jurisdiction over the operation of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). While the budget resolution prepared by the Budget Committee sets out a broad blueprint for the Congress with respect to the total levels of revenues and spending for the government as a whole, he Finance Committee and the Appropriations Committee prepare the legislation that actually enacts specific tax and spending policies. The Budget Committee does not have subcommittees.
Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee
In 2007, Senator Stabenow was named Chair of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, where she serves as the liaison between the Democratic caucus and grassroots community organizations nationwide. In this new role, Senator Stabenow continues her work in the Senate Democratic leadership, shaping and advancing the Senate’s agenda.
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