committee assignments

Senator Heinrich is the Ranking Member on the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, which plays a critical role in setting national energy policies and managing our nation’s public lands within the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service. The Committee also oversees the U.S. Department of Energy and has jurisdiction over U.S. territories and nuclear waste policy.

Senator Heinrich is the Ranking Member on the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He also serves on the Senate Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee; the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee; the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee; and the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. In prior Congresses, Senator Heinrich has also served as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee and the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

The Select Committee on Intelligence is dedicated to overseeing the United States’ intelligence community. As a member of this committee, Senator Heinrich’s responsibilities include performing an annual review of the intelligence budget by the president and the preparation of legislation authorizing appropriations for the various civilian and military agencies and departments comprising the intelligence community.

A strong middle class leads to a healthy and vibrant economy. As a member and former Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, Senator Heinrich plays a role that allows him to promote policies that foster job creation through innovation and encourage the use of energy efficient technology. The committee consists of members from both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives and helps provide citizens and lawmakers with critical information on the health of the U.S. economy and often examines how government can better work for the middle class.