Due to the high volume and complexity of its work, Congress divides its tasks among Committees and Subcommittees. The House and Senate each have their own committee system. In the House, Congressman Dent serves on the following committees:
-Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies
-Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies
-Vice Chairman, Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations
-Congressman Dent serves as the Chairman of the Ethics Committee
There are a total of 25 committees in the House of Representatives.