Congressman Butterfield serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where he sits as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade. He also serves on the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Congressman Butterfield is currently serving his third term as Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus after first being appointed to the Democratic leadership post in the 110th Congress. He is vice-chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Congressman Butterfield serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where he sits as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade. He also serves on the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.