Jeanne Shaheen

Committee assignments

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

• Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsRanking Member

  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)

• Commission on Security and Cooperation in EuropeMember
• 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: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Ranking Member) · Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies · Department of Defense · Department of Homeland Security · Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies · State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

• Senate Committee on Armed ServicesMember

  The Senate Committee on Armed Services has legislative jurisdiction over military and defense.

  Subcommittees: Emerging Threats and Capabilities · Readiness and Management Support · Seapower

• 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.

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