Steve Daines

Committee assignments

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

• 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: National Parks (Chairman) · Public Lands, Forests, and Mining · Water and Power

• Senate Committee on FinanceMember

  The Senate Committee on Finance has legislative jurisdiction on matters relating to taxation, debt, customs, foreign trade, and health programs under the Social Security Act such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and other health and human services programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund.

  Subcommittees: Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure · Health Care · International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness

• 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: Africa and Global Health Policy · Europe and Regional Security Cooperation (Chairman) · Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism

• Senate Committee on Indian AffairsMember

  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.

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