Senate Committee Overviews Updated: April 4, 2015 National Journal Presentation Credits Producers: Katharine Conlon, Tucker Doherty, David Stauffer Directors: Jessica Guzik, Afzal Bari

Senate Aging Committee Overview Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (11) Chairman: Susan Collins (R-ME) Bob Corker (R-TN) Orrin Hatch (R-UT) Mark Kirk (R-IL)* Dean Heller (R-NV) Tim Scott (R-SC)* Jeff Flake (R-AZ) Tom Cotton (R-AR) David Perdue (R-GA) Thom Tillis (R-NC) Ben Sasse (R-NE) Democrats (9) Ranking Member: Claire McCaskill (D-MO) Bob Casey (D-PA) Joe Donnelly (D-IN) Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)* Bill Nelson (D-FL) Tim Kaine (D-VA) Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) The Senate Special Committee on Aging has no explicit legislative jurisdiction, but rather studies issues important to aging Americans, including Social Security and Medicare, nursing home conditions, age discrimination, and prescription drug pricing. *Up for re-election in 2016 No subcommittees JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees

Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Commodities, Risk Management and Trade John BoozmanJoe Donnelly Conservation, Forestry and Natural Resources David PerdueMichael Bennet Rural Development and Energy Joni ErnstHeidi Heitkamp Livestock, Marketing, and Agriculture Security Ben SasseKirsten Gillibrand Nutrition, Specialty Crops, and Agricultural Research John HoevenBob Casey Sources: National Journal Research, Democrats (9) Ranking Member: Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Patrick Leahy (D-VT)* Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Michael Bennet (D-CO)* Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) Joe Donnelly (D-IN) Heidi Heitikamp (D-ND) Bob Casey (D-PA) The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry is responsible for a broad range of issues dealing with agriculture, forestry, logging, and nutrition. Republicans (11) Chairman: Pat Roberts (R-KS) Thad Cochran (R-MS) Mitch McConnell (R-KY) John Boozman (R-AR)* John Hoeven (R-ND)* David Perdue (R-GA) Joni Ernst (R-IA) Thom Tillis (R-NC) Ben Sasse (R-NE) Chuck Grassley (R-IA)* John Thune (R-SD)* JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016

Senate Appropriations Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA* Jerry MoranJeff Merkley Commerce, Justice, Science* Richard ShelbyBarbara Mikulski Defense Thad CochranDick Durbin Energy and Water Development Lamar AlexanderDianne Feinstein Financial Services and General Government John BoozmanChris Coons Homeland Security John HoevenJeanne Shaheen Interior, Environment* Lisa MurkowskiTom Udall Labor, HHS, Education* Roy BluntPatty Murray Legislative Branch Shelley Moore Capito Brian Schatz Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs* Mark KirkJon Tester State, Foreign Operations* Lindsey GrahamPatrick Leahy Transportation, HUD* Susan CollinsJack Reed Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (16) Chairman: Thad Cochran (R-MS) Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Susan Collins (R-ME) Richard Shelby (R-AL)* John Boozman (R-AR)* Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)* Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Mark Kirk (R-IL)* John Hoeven (R-ND)* Roy Blunt (R-MO)* Jerry Moran (R-KS)* Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) Bill Cassidy (R-LA) James Lankford (R-OK)* Steve Daines (R-MT) Democrats (14) Ranking Member: Barbara Mikulski (D-MD)† Patrick Leahy (D-VT)* Patty Murray (D-WA)* Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Richard Durbin (D-IL) Jack Reed (D-RI) Jon Tester (D-MT) Tom Udall (D-NM) Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Chris Coons (D-DE) Brian Schatz (D-HI)* Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Chris Murphy (D-CT) The Senate Appropriations Committee is responsible for all discretionary spending legislation in the Senate. It is also the largest committee in the Senate. *Subcommittee also oversees related agencies and programs *Up for re-election in 2016 †Retiring from Senate after 2016 Subcommittees JurisdictionCommittee Members

Senate Armed Services Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Airland Tom CottonJoe Manchin Emerging Threats and Capabilities Deb FischerBill Nelson Personnel Lindsey GrahamKirsten Gillibrand Readiness and Management Support Mike SimpsonMarcy Kaptur Seapower Roger WickerMazie Hirono Strategic Forces Jeff SessionsJoe Donnelly Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (14) Chairman: John McCain (R-AZ)* James Inhofe (R-OK) Jeff Sessions (R-AL) Roger Wicker (R-MS) Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)* Deb Fischer (R-NE) Tom Cotton (R-AR) Mike Rounds (R-SD) Joni Ernst (R-IA) Thom Tillis (R-NC) Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Dan Sullivan (R-AK) Mike Lee (R-UT)* Ted Cruz (R-TX) Democrats (12) Ranking Member: Jack Reed (D-RI) Bill Nelson (D-FL) Claire McCaskill (D-MO) Joe Manchin (D-WV) Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Joe Donnelly (D-IN) Mazie Hirono (D-HI) Tim Kaine (D-VA) Angus King (I-ME) Martin Heinrich (D-NM) The Senate Committee on Armed Services is responsible for legislative oversight of the military, which includes legislation related to military research, nuclear energy, military benefits, and the Department of Defense. $ *Up for re-election in 2016 Subcommittees JurisdictionCommittee Members One independent caucuses with the Democrats

Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Economic Policy Dean HellerElizabeth Warren Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection Pat ToomeyJeff Merkley Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Tim ScottBob Menendez Securities, Insurance, and Investment Mike CrapoMark Warner National Security and International Trade and Finance Mark KirkHeidi Heitkamp Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (12) Chairman: Richard Shelby (R-AL)* Bob Corker (R-TN) David Vitter (R-LA)* Pat Toomey (R-PA)* Mark Kirk (R-IL)* Jerry Moran (R-KS)* Tim Scott (R-SC)* Dean Heller (R-NV) Mike Crapo (R-ID)* Tom Cotton (R-AR) Mike Rounds (R-SD) Ben Sasse (R-NE) Democrats (10) Ranking Member: Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Jack Reed (D-RI) Chuck Schumer (D-NY)* Bob Menendez (D-NJ) Jon Tester (D-MT) Mark Warner (D-VA) Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) Joe Donnelly (D-IN) The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee focuses on legislation related to banking, insurance, financial markets, housing, mass transit, and other economic issues. JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016

Senate Budget Committee Overview Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (12) Chairman: Mike Enzi (R-WY) Jeff Sessions (R-AL) Chuck Grassley (R-IA)* Mike Crapo (R-ID)* Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Rob Portman (R-OH)* Pat Toomey (R-PA)* Ron Johnson (R-WI)* Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)* Roger Wicker (R-MS) Bob Corker (R-TN) David Perdue (R-GA) Democrats (10) Ranking Member: Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Patty Murray (D-WA)* Ron Wyden (D-OR)* Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Mark Warner (D-VA) Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Tim Kaine (D-VA) Angus King (I-ME ) The Senate Budget Committee is responsible for oversight of the federal budget process, including regular appropriations as well as the budgets of agencies and programs funded outside of the normal budgetary process. $ No subcommittees Jurisdiction Subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016 Two independents caucus with the Democrats Committee Members

Senate on Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Kelly AyotteMaria Cantwell Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet Roger WickerBrian Schatz Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security Jerry MoranRichard Blumenthal Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Marco RubioCory Booker Science, Space, and Competitiveness Ted CruzGary Peters Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Deb FischerCory Booker Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (13) Chairman: John Thune (R-SD)* Roy Blunt (R-MO)* Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)* Ted Cruz (R-TX) Ron Johnson (R-WI)* Roger Wicker (R-MS) Marco Rubio (R-FL)* Dean Heller (R-NV) Deb Fischer (R-NE) Cory Gardner (R-CO) Dan Sullivan (R-AK) Jerry Moran (R-KS)* Steve Daines (R-MT) Democrats (11) Ranking Member: Bill Nelson (D-FL) Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)* Ed Markey (D-MA) Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Claire McCaskill (D-MO) Brian Schatz (D-HI)* Cory Booker (D-NJ) Tom Udall (D-NM) Joe Manchin (D-WV) Gary Peters (R-MI) The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is in charge of all matters relating to highway safety, the Coast Guard, ocean and atmospheric activities, and research development. JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Energy Jim RischJoe Manchin National Parks Bill CassidyMartin Heinrich Public Lands, Forests and Mining John BarrassoRon Wyden Water and Power Mike LeeMazie Hirono Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (12) Chairman: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)* John Barrasso (R-WY) Mike Lee (R-UT)* Jeff Flake (R-AZ) Lamar Alexander (R-TN) John Hoeven (R-ND)* Jim Risch (R-ID) Rob Portman (R-OH)* Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Cory Gardner (R-CO) Steve Daines (R-MT) Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) Democrats (10) Ranking Member: Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Al Franken (D-MN)* Mazie Hirono (D-HI) Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Joe Manchin (D-WV) Martin Heinrich (D-NM) Ron Wyden (D-OR) Angus King (I-ME) Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is responsible for matters related to energy policy, territorial policy, native Hawaiian matters, and public lands. JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016 Two independents caucus with the Democrats

One Independent caucuses with Democrats Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Shelley Moore Capito Tom Carper Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight Mike RoundsEd Markey Transportation and Infrastructure David VitterBarbara Boxer Fisheries, Water and Wildlife Dan SullivanSheldon Whitehouse Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (11) Chairman: Jim Inhofe (R-OK) David Vitter (R-LA)* John Barrasso (R-WY) Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) Jeff Sessions (R-AL) Mike Crapo (R-ID)* Roger Wicker (R-MS) John Boozman (R-AR)* Deb Fischer (R-NE) Mike Rounds (R-SD) Dan Sullivan (R-AK) Democrats (9) Ranking Member: Barbara Boxer (D-CA)† Tom Carper (D-DE) Ben Cardin (D-MD) Bernie Sanders (I-VA) Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Cory Booker (D-NJ) Ed Markey (D-MA) The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is responsible for legislation relating to environmental regulations and infrastructure. JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016 †Retiring from Senate after 2016

Senate Ethics Committee Overview Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (3) Chairman: Johnny Isakson (R-GA)* Pat Roberts (R-KS) Jim Risch (R-ID) Democrats (3) Vice Chairman: Barbara Boxer (D-WA)† Chris Coons (D-DE) Brian Schatz (D-HI)* The Senate Ethics Committee is responsible for addressing ethical matters in the Senate. No subcommittees JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016 †Retiring from Senate after 2016

Senate Finance Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure Dan CoatsMichael Bennet Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth Rob PortmanMark Warner Health Care Pat ToomeyDebbie Stabenow International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness John CornynRob Wyden Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy Dean HellerSherrod Brown Taxation and IRS Oversight Mike CrapoBob Casey Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (14) Chairman: Orrin Hatch (R-UT) Chuck Grassley (R-IA)* Mike Crapo (R-ID)* Pat Roberts (R-KS) Mike Enzi (R-WY) John Cornyn (R-TX) John Thune (R-SD)* Richard Burr (R-NC)* Johnny Isakson (R-GA)* Rob Portman (R-OH)* Pat Toomey (R-PA)* Dan Coats (R-IN)† Dean Heller (R-NV) Tim Scott (R-SC)* Democrats (12) Ranking Member: Ron Wyden (R-OR)* Chuck Schumer (D-NY)* Debbie Stabenow (R-MI) Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Bill Nelson (D-FL) Bob Menendez (D-NJ) Tom Carper (D-DE) Ben Cardin (D-MD) Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Michael Bennet (D-CO)* Bob Casey (D-PA) Mark Warner (D-VA) The Senate Finance Committee oversees legislation relating to taxation, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and trade agreements. *Up for re-election in 2016 †Retiring from Senate after 2016 Subcommittees JurisdictionCommittee Members

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women’s Issues Marco RubioBarbara Boxer Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism Jim RischChristopher Murphy Africa and Global Health Policy Jeff FlakeEdward Markey East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy Cory GardnerBenjamin Cardin State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development David PerdueTim Kaine Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Ron JohnsonJeanne Shaheen Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy John BarrassoTom Udall Sources: National Journal Research, Republicans (10) Chairman: Bob Corker (R-TN) Jim Risch (R-ID) Marco Rubio (R-FL)* Ron Johnson (R-WI)* Jeff Flake (R-AZ) Cory Gardner (R-CO) David Perdue (R-GA) Johnny Isakson (R-GA)* John Barrasso (R-WY) Rand Paul (R-KY)* Democrats (9) Ranking Member: Ben Cardin (D-MD) Barbara Boxer (D-CA)† Bob Menendez (D-NJ) Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) Chris Coons (D-DE) Tom Udall (D-NM) Chris Murphy (D-CT) Tim Kaine (D-VA) Ed Markey (D-MA) The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is responsible for all legislation relating to foreign policy and international relations. JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016 †Retiring from Senate after 2016

Senate HELP Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Children and Families Rand PaulBob Casey Employment and Workplace Safety Johnny IsaksonAl Franken Primary Health and Aging Mike EnziBernie Sanders Republicans (12) Chairman: Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Mike Enzi (R-WY) Richard Burr (R-NC)* Johnny Isakson (R-GA)* Rand Paul (R-KY)* Susan Collins (R-ME) Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)* Orrin Hatch (R-UT) Pat Roberts (R-KS) Mark Kirk (R-IL)* Tim Scott (R-SC)* Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Democrats (10) Ranking Member: Patty Murray (D-WA)* Barbara Mikulski (D-MD)† Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Bob Casey (D-PA) Al Franken (D-MN) Michael Bennet (D-CO)* Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Chris Murphy (D-CT) Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) The Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions) Committee deals with the wide range of issues encompassed by its acronym, including higher ed policy, occupational health and safety, and medical research and development. One independent caucuses with the Democrats *Up for re-election in 2016 †Retiring from Senate after 2016 JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees Sources: National Journal Research, 2015.

Senate Homeland Security and Gov’t Affairs Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Rob PortmanClaire McCaskill Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management Rand PaulTammy Baldwin Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management James LankfordHeidi Heitkamp Republicans (9) Chairman: Ron Johnson (R-WI)* John McCain (R-AZ)* Rob Portman (R-OH)* Rand Paul (R-KY)* James Lankford (R-OK)* Mike Enzi (R-WY) Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)* Joni Ernst (R-IA) Ben Sasse (R-NE) Democrats (7) Ranking Member: Tom Carper (D-DE) Claire McCaskill (D-MO) Jon Tester (D-MT) Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) Cory Booker (D-NJ) Gary Peters (D-MI) The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has jurisdiction over the Department of Homeland Security and other government functions, such as the Census and the Postal Service. *Up for re-election in 2016 JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees Sources: National Journal Research, 2015.

Senate Indian Affairs Committee Overview Republicans (8) Chairman: John Barrasso (R-WY) John McCain (R-AZ)* Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)* John Hoeven (R-ND)* James Lankford (R-OK)* Steve Daines (R-MT) Mike Crapo (R-ID)* Jerry Moran (R-KS)* Democrats (6) Ranking Member: Jon Tester (D-MT) Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Tom Udall (D-NM) Al Franken (D-MN) Brian Schatz (D-HI)* Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) The Senate Indian Affairs Committee is responsible for oversight of matters related to American Indians, Native Hawaiians, and Alaskan natives. No subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016 JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees Sources: National Journal Research, 2015.

Senate Intelligence Committee Overview Republicans (8) Chairman: Richard Burr (R-NC)* Jim Risch (R-ID) Dan Coats (R-IN)†* Marco Rubio (R-FL)* Susan Collins (R-ME) Roy Blunt (R-MO)* James Lankford (R-OK)* Tom Cotton (R-AR) Democrats (7) Ranking Member: Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Ron Wyden (D-OR)* Barbara Mikulski (D-MD)† Mark Warner (D-VA) Martin Heinrich (D-NM) Angus King (I-ME) Mazie Hirono (D-HI) The Senate Committee on Intelligence is a select committee with jurisdiction over intelligence gathering operations and services. Many of its committee hearings are not open to the public due to their classified subject matters. One independent caucuses with the Democrats Sources: National Journal Research, *Up for re-election in 2016 †Retiring from Senate after 2016 JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees No subcommittees

Senate Judiciary Committee Overview SubcommitteeChair (R)Ranking (D) Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Mike LeeAmy Klobuchar The Constitution John CornynDick Durbin Crime and Terrorism Lindsey GrahamSheldon Whitehouse Immigration and the National Interest Jeff SessionsChuck Schumer Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts Ted CruzChris Coons Privacy, Technology and the Law Jeff FlakeAl Franken Republicans (11) Chairman: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)* Orrin Hatch (R-UT) Jeff Sessions (R-AL) Lindsey Graham (R-SC) John Cornyn (R-TX) Mike Lee (R-UT)* Ted Cruz (R-TX) Jeff Flake (R-AZ) David Vitter (R-LA)* David Perdue (R-GA) Thom Tillis (R-NC) Democrats (9) Ranking Member: Patrick Leahy (D-VT)* Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Chuck Schumer (D-NY)* Dick Durbin (D-IL) Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Al Franken (D-MN) Chris Coons (D-DE) Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)* The Senate Judiciary Committee is responsible for a broad range of issues relating to criminal laws, immigration, antitrust laws, and civil rights, and also conducts confirmation hearings for federal court appointees. *Up for re-election in 2016 †Retiring from Senate after 2016 JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees Sources: National Journal Research, 2015.

Senate Rules and Administration Committee Overview The Senate Rules and Administration Committee is responsible for setting rules of debate for the Senate, assigning Senate office space, overseeing the Smithsonian Institutions, and proposing legislation regarding federal elections and presidential succession. Republicans (10) Chairman: Roy Blunt (R-MO)* Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Thad Cochran (R-MS) Pat Roberts (R-KS) Richard Shelby (R-AL)* Ted Cruz (R-TX) Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) John Boozman (R-AR)* Roger Wicker (R-MS) Democrats (8) Ranking Member: Chuck Schumer (D-NY)* Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Dick Durbin (D-IL) Tom Udall (D-NM) Mark Warner (D-VA) Patrick Leahy (D-VT)* Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Angus King (I-ME) No subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016 †Retiring from Senate after 2016 JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees Sources: National Journal Research, One independent caucuses with the Democrats

Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Overview Republicans (10) Chairman: David Vitter (R-LA)* Jim Risch (R-ID) Marco Rubio (R-FL)* Rand Paul (R-KY)* Tim Scott (R-SC)* Deb Fischer (R-NE) Cory Gardner (R-CO) Joni Ernst (R-IA) Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)* Mike Enzi (R-WY) Democrats (9) Ranking Member: Ben Cardin (D-MD) Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) Heidi Keitkamp (D-ND) Ed Markey (D-MA) Cory Booker (D-NJ) Chris Coons (D-DE) Mazie Hirono (D-HI) Gary Peters (D-MI) The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee oversees the Small Business Administration and other legislative issues relating to small businesses. No subcommittees *Up for re-election in 2016 †Retiring from Senate after 2016 JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees Sources: National Journal Research, 2015.

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Overview Republicans (8) Chairman: Johnny Isakson (R-GA)* Jerry Moran (R-KS)* John Boozman (R-AR)* Dean Heller (R-NV) Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Mike Rounds (R-SD) Thom Tillis (R-NC) Dan Sullivan (R-AK) Democrats (7) Ranking Member: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)* Patty Murray (D-WA)* Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Jon Tester (D-MT) Mazie Hirono (D-HI) Joe Manchin (D-WV) The Senate Committee on Veterans’Affairs is responsible for overseeing issues related to the VA healthcare system and other benefits for veterans of the U.S. military. No subcommittees JurisdictionCommittee Members Subcommittees Sources: National Journal Research, *Up for re-election in 2016 One independent caucuses with the Democrats