Committees and Caucuses

Congressman Rivera is a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Natural Resources.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee has jurisdiction and oversight over legislation and investigations related to the foreign affairs of the United States.  Congressman Rivera was a natural choice for the Committee on Foreign Affairs.  The freshman Congressman has been a vocal advocate against making unilateral concessions to the Cuban dictatorship since before his days in the Florida House.  The location and diversity of Congressman Rivera’s district gives him a special understanding of issues relating to Latin America.  And he recognizes the importance of maintaining positive relationships with Israel, and that continuing to provide security assistance to this strong U.S. ally is crucial to stability in the Middle East. 

Congressman Rivera serves on the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and on the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee is responsible for oversight of and legislation pertaining to international human rights issues, including the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as sanctions aimed at promoting human rights and democracy around the world.  The subcommittee also oversees House matters pertaining to the American Red Cross, the United Nations and its affiliated agencies, and other international organizations. 

The Western Hemisphere Subcommittee is a regional subcommittee that oversees matters in the Western Hemisphere including foreign assistance, financial regulations, regional lending, base rights and facilities access, foreign military sales and arms exports, human rights practices in particular countries, and identification of and development of options for dealing with future problems in the region.

The House Natural Resources Committee considers legislation about American energy production, mineral lands and mining, fisheries and wildlife, public lands, oceans, Native Americans, irrigation and reclamation.  Congressman Rivera’s district in Southern Florida stretches from Western Miami-Dade County into parts of Collier and Monroe counties and includes Everglades National Park, as well as the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Reservation.  Congressman Rivera supports conservation efforts that incentivize, not penalize, energy efficiency by businesses and individuals, and promoting renewable energy sources as well as exploring American energy sources. 

Congressman Rivera serves on the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee and the National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee.

The Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee oversees energy production and mining on federal lands- both on and offshore. Congressman Rivera supports conservation efforts that incentivize, not penalize, energy efficiency by businesses and individuals, and promoting renewable energy sources as well as exploring American energy sources. 

The National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee is responsible for all matters related to the National Parks System, U.S. Forests, public lands and national monuments.  Congressman Rivera’s district in Southern Florida stretches from Western Miami-Dade County into parts of Collier and Monroe counties and includes Everglades National Park.

For more information about the committees and caucuses that Congressman Rivera is serving on, please contact his Washington, DC office.