Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works
Committee Background
| Year Established |
1977 |
| Key Issues |
Environmental protection; resource utilization and conservation; public infrastructure |
| Jurisdiction |
Air pollution; construction and maintenance of highways; environmental policy, including research and development; fisheries and wildlife; flood control; improvements of rivers and harbors; noise pollution; nonmilitary environmental regulation and control of nuclear energy; ocean dumping; public buildings and improved grounds; public bridges and dams; regional economic development; water pollution and resources; solid waste disposal and recycling |
Committee Leadership
Chair John Barrasso (R - WY)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Thomas Carper (D - DE)
Ranking Member