Ted Cruz

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Committees

• Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chairman
  Committee jurisdiction

  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.

  • Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation Ex Officio
  • Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries Ex Officio
  • Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy Ex Officio
  • Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness Ex Officio
  • Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Ex Officio
  • Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media Ex Officio
• Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
  Committee jurisdiction

  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.

  • Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
  • Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
• Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
  Committee jurisdiction

  The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration has legislative jurisdiction over the organization and operation of Congress. This includes matters such as congressional rules and procedures, corruption, the relationship of Congress with the other branches of government, and general administration of the Senate. The Committee is also responsible for recommending improvements in organization and operation with a view toward strengthening Congress, simplifying its operations, improving its relationships with other branches of the United States Government, and enabling it better to meet its responsibilities under the Constitution of the United States.

• Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  Committee jurisdiction

  The Senate Committee on the Judiciary provides oversight of the Department of Justice and the agencies under the Department's jurisdiction, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security. It also plays an important role in the consideration of nominations and pending legislation. Any legislation related to civil liberty, constitutional amendments, immigration and naturalization, and a variety of other topics is referred to the Committee.

  • Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration
  • Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism
  • Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights Chairman
  • Subcommittee on the Constitution