Appropriations Committee
The Appropriations Committee – the largest and most powerful committee in the Senate – authors legislation to fund the federal government and its operations. As a member of the committee, Senator Reed helps allocate funding for all federal agencies and programs each year.
Senator Reed chairs the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, where he works tirelessly to direct critical federal funding to the Ocean State to create jobs, strengthen its infrastructure, and support economic and community development projects.
He also serves on the following Appropriations subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Related Agencies
Armed Services Committee
The Armed Services Committee oversees the nation’s defense and military structure, overseas operations, and common defense. As a senior member of the committee, Senator Reed works hard to ensure that America’s fighting men and women have the equipment they need and the benefits they deserve.
Senator Reed chairs the Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower, which is responsible for all Navy and Marine Corps programs and procurement. As Chairman, Senator Reed helps to maintain America’s naval and expeditionary strength, and assure Rhode Island’s critical role in defense and national security.
He also serves on the following Armed Services subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
The Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee oversees the nation’s banking and financial sector, Federal Reserve System, housing and economic policy, insurance markets, and urban development.
As a senior member of the committee, Senator Reed is a relentless advocate for hardworking, middle class families. From foreclosure prevention and consumer protection to student loan assistance and Wall Street reform, he continues to fight for working class Rhode Islanders every day.
In addition to the full committee, Senator Reed also serves on the following Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
- Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
- Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment
Previous Congresses
Senator Reed has also served on other Senate committees during his tenure. They include:
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
