Committee Assignments

Congress divides its major legislative work into committees where bills usually originate. Committees are specialized by subject and hold hearings, prepare bills for the consideration of the entire House, and regulate House procedure.

Jim's recognition as a leader on complex policy issues 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.  The Committee oversees a $663.8 billion military budget.  

Jim serves as the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces which oversees our nation's strategic weapons, ballistic missile defense, space programs, and Department of Energy national security programs. He is also on the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee & the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
   
    More: See recent news and updates on Jim's National Security page.
    More: Check out the Strategic Forces Subcommittee's Page for Press Releases and Hearings

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.

Jim serves on two OGR subcommittees, Government Operations and Energy Policy, Health Care and Entitlements.
   
    More: Read about Jim's work on Government Reform here.
    More: Check out the OGR's official website.

To see a full list of all committees in the House, click here.

To see a full list of all committees in the Senate, click here.