James E. Risch

Committee assignments

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

• Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsChairman

  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: Africa and Global Health Policy (Ex Officio) · East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy (Ex Officio) · Europe and Regional Security Cooperation (Ex Officio) · Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy (Ex Officio) · Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism (Ex Officio) · State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development (Ex Officio) · Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues (Ex Officio)

• Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesMember

  The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to energy resources and development, nuclear energy, Indian affairs, public lands and their renewable resources, surface mining, territories and insular possessions, and water resources.

  Subcommittees: Energy · Public Lands, Forests, and Mining · Water and Power

• Senate Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipMember

  The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship has legislative jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA is an independent federal agency meant to assist and protect the interests of small businesses. The Committee is also responsible for studying and problems of American small business enterprises, and reporting back to the Senate.

• 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.

• Senate Select Committee on IntelligenceMember

  The Senate Committee on Intelligence was created to study the intelligence activities and programs of the United States Government and report to the Senate concerning such intelligence activities and programs. The Committee is also responsible for proposing legislation and providing legislative oversight to ensure that intelligence activities of the United States are in conformity with the Constitution and the law.

• United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics ControlMember

  The Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control was created to “monitor and encourage United States Government and private programs seeking to expand international cooperation against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking” and to “monitor and promote international compliance with narcotics control treaties.” As a formal organization of the U.S. Senate, the Caucus has the status of a standing committee. The Caucus exercises oversight on a wide range of issues, including international counternarcotics assistance and domestic drug prevention and treatment programs. The Caucus has held numerous hearings over the years and has issued a number of reports on U.S. narcotics control policy.

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