Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Committee Background
| Year Established |
2003 |
| Key Issues |
Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security and government operations generally |
| Jurisdiction |
Efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of all agencies and departments of the federal government; evaluation of the effects of laws enacted to reorganize the legislative and executive branches of government; all legislation, petitions, and memorials relating to Dept. of Homeland Security, excluding appropriations; U.S. Archives; government contracting; municipal affairs of District of Columbia; organization of the executive branch; the Postal service; federal Civil Service; government information |
Committee Leadership
Chair Ron Johnson (R - WI)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Claire McCaskill (D - MO)
Ranking Member