Jim's recognition as a leader on complex policy issues during his previous congressional service prompted Democratic leadership to assign him to two of the most significant committees in the House today. Click the links below for more information.

Committee on Armed Services - The primary responsibility of the House Armed Services Committee is to ensure that our men and women in the military have the resources they need to defend our freedom.

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is the main investigative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction to investigate any federal program and any matter with federal policy implications.