Brian Schatz

Committee assignments

Current assignments in the Senate. Listed for context only: nothing on this page connects a trade to committee business.

• Senate Committee on Indian AffairsVice Chairman

  The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has jurisdiction to study the unique problems of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples and to propose legislation to alleviate these difficulties. These issues include, but are not limited to, Indian education, economic development, land management, trust responsibilities, health care, and claims against the United States. Additionally, all legislation proposed by Members of the Senate that specifically pertains to American Indians, Native Hawaiians, or Alaska Natives is under the jurisdiction of the Committee.

• Senate Committee on AppropriationsMember

  The Senate Committee on Appropriations is responsible for legislation allocating federal funds prior to expenditure from the treasury. Appropriations are generally limited to the levels set by the Budget Resolution drafted by the Senate Committee on the Budget. The Committee is also responsible for supplemental spending bills, which are sometimes needed in the middle of a fiscal year to compensate for emergency expenses.

  Subcommittees: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies · Department of Defense · Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies · State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (Ranking Member) · Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

• Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationMember

  The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to science and technology, oceans policy, transportation, communications, and consumer affairs.

  Subcommittees: Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries · Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy · Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety · Telecommunications and Media

• Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsMember

  The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations was established in 1816 as one of the original ten standing committees of the Senate. Throughout its history, the committee has been instrumental in developing and influencing United States foreign policy, at different times supporting and opposing the policies of presidents and secretaries of state. The committee has considered, debated, and reported important treaties and legislation, ranging from the purchase of Alaska in 1867 to the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. It also holds jurisdiction over all diplomatic nominations. Through these powers, the committee has helped shape foreign policy of broad significance, in matters of war and peace and international relations. Members of the committee have assisted in the negotiation of treaties, and at times have helped to defeat treaties they felt were not in the national interest.

  Subcommittees: East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy · Europe and Regional Security Cooperation · Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy

• Senate Select Committee on EthicsMember

  The Senate Select Committee on Ethics is authorized to receive and investigate allegations of improper conduct which may reflect upon the Senate, violations of law, violations of the Senate Code of Official Conduct and violations of rules and regulations of the Senate; recommend disciplinary action; recommend additional Senate rules or regulations to insure proper standards of conduct; and report violations of law to the proper federal and state authorities.

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