Congressional Democrats have identified their incoming committee leadership for the 116th Congress, although the full caucus must still weigh in and a few key chairs will have to wait until the House speakership contest is settled. In the Senate meanwhile, the roster is finished, with some notable movement in the smaller Democratic minority. The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee made its recommendations for most committee chairmanships in the new Congress on Tuesday evening, with a few others designated Monday. The full caucus must still approve the choices.The selections are as follows. A few picks are not yet announced, including those appointed by the speaker, including Rules and House Administration. Agriculture: Collin C. Peterson of MinnesotaAppropriations: Nita M. Lowey of New YorkArmed Services: Adam Smith of WashingtonEducation and Labor: Robert C. Scott of Virginia (committee currently named Education and the Workforce)Energy and Commerce: Frank Pallone Jr. of New JerseyFinancial Services: Maxine Waters of CaliforniaForeign Affairs: Eliot L. Engel of New YorkHomeland Security: Bennie Thompson of MississippiJudiciary: Jerrold Nadler of New YorkNatural Resources: Raúl M. Grijalva of ArizonaOversight and Government Reform: Elijah E. Cummings of MarylandScience, Space and Technology: Eddie Bernice Johnson of TexasSmall Business: Nydia M. Velázquez of New YorkTransportation and Infrastructure: Peter A. DeFazio of OregonVeterans’ Affairs: Mark Takano of CaliforniaWays and Means: Richard E. Neal of Massachusetts House Republicans voted on their ranking members in November.Senate Democrats on Tuesday also released their list of ranking members for the 116th Congress. It is as follows. Those new to their position are listed with an asterisk. Agriculture: Debbie Stabenow of MichiganAppropriations: Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont (vice chairman)Armed Services: Jack Reed of Rhode IslandBanking: Sherrod Brown of OhioBudget: Bernie Sanders of VermontCommerce, Science and Transportation: Maria Cantwell of Washington*Energy and Natural Resources: Joe Manchin III of West Virginia*Environment and Public Works: Thomas R. Carper of DelawareFinance: Ron Wyden of OregonForeign Relations: Robert Menendez of New JerseyHealth, Education, Labor and Pensions: Patty Murray of WashingtonHomeland Security and Government Affairs: Gary Peters of Michigan*Judiciary: Dianne Feinstein of CaliforniaRules: Amy Klobuchar of MinnesotaSmall Business: Benjamin L. Cardin of MarylandVeterans’ Affairs: Jon Tester of MontanaAging: Bob Casey of PennsylvaniaEthics: Chris Coons of Delaware (vice chairman)Indian Affairs: Tom Udall of New Mexico (vice chairman)Intelligence: Mark Warner of Virginia (vice chairman)
