The United States House of Representatives currently has 20 standing committees and one select committee. These committees consider bills and issues, in addition to providing oversight for federal agencies, programs, and other areas within their jurisdictions.
Congressman Don Young currently serves as the most senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He served as the Chairman of these two powerful committees from 1995 to 2001 and 2001 to 2007, respectively. Congressman Young continues to use his expertise, knowledge, and relationships to advance the interests of Alaskans and deliver for the 49th state.
Congressman Don Young in an oversight hearing held by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands
In the 114th Congress, Rep. Young was once again named the Chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs, a committee responsible for directly overseeing legislation that impacts more than 100,000 Alaska residents.
In addition to serving on six subcommittees and two full committees, Congressman Young has been tapped to lead the fight to reauthorize national fisheries policy known as the Magnuson-Stevens Act in the 114th Congress.
Congressman Young’s Committee assignments in the 114th Congress: