Committees
Senator Nelson is a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services, Budget, Commerce, Finance, Intelligence and Aging committees.
Oversees the Defense Department and all branches of the military. It also supervises the development of weapons systems and military operations in the war on terrorism.
Subcommittees:
- Chairman of Strategic Forces Subcommittee
- Member of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee
- Member of the Seapower Subcommittee
Drafts the annual budget for the federal government. This committee creates economic policy and sets parameters for congressional spending.
Has jurisdiction over consumer affairs. The panel also deals with a range of issues that have a direct impact on Florida's economy, including NASA, science, technology, foreign commerce, tourism, oceans and fisheries.
Subcommittees:
- Chairman of the Space, Aeronautics, and Related Sciences Subcommittee
- Member of the Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee
- Member of the Communications, Technology, and the Internet Subcommittee
- Member of the Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety Subcommittee
Has jurisdiction over all taxes and revenue, many health care programs including Medicare and Medicaid, international trade policy, and customs. It is often called the most important committee in the Senate because of its broad jurisdiction.
Oversees the intelligence activities and programs of the United States Government.
Oversees and investigates a range of issues affecting seniors, including retirement security, nursing home quality, consumer scams and prescription drug prices.