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Committees and Caucuses

Bill currently sits on the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Armed Services.  These committees hold hearings on policy issues and review bills before they are considered by the full House of Representatives.

COMMITTEES

THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Foreign Affairs Committee oversees the US Department of State and handles legislation relating to international relationships and diplomacy; enforcement of United Nations sanctions; the Peace Corps; national security developments affecting foreign policy; embassy security; and issues relating to the Arms Export Control Act.

Foreign Affairs Subcommittees on which Bill Serves:

Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment: CHAIRMAN

Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism

THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE

The Armed Services Committee oversees the US Department of Defense and military branches and handles legislation relating to the deployment of the United States Armed Forces; the defense budget; and the well-being of service members.

Armed Services Subcommittees on which Bill Serves:

Subcommittee for Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities

Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
 

CAUCUSES

In addition to his legislative duties on the Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees, Bill also serves as a member of several Congressional Caucuses, which are groups of Members committed to advancing particular policy objectives or supporting shared principles.

  • Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus 
  • ALS Caucus
  • Alzheimer's Disease Task Force
  • Animal Protection Caucus
  • Arthritis Caucus 
  • Autism Caucus 
  • Baseball Caucus
  • Biomedical Research Caucus
  • Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus
  • Brain Injury Task Force
  • Childhood Cancer Caucus 
  • Coalition for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Community Health Center Caucus
  • Congressional Caucus on the Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Congressional Caucus on the Deadliest Cancers
  • Congressional Expand Social Security Caucus
  • Congressional Friends of the Irish National Caucus
  • Congressional Hospitality Caucus
  • Congressional Ports, Opportunity, Renewal, Trade, and Security (PORTS) Caucus
  • Congressional Research and Development Caucus
  • Counter-Kleptocracy Caucus - *Bill is a co-chair of this Caucus
  • Cranberry Caucus - *Bill is a co-chair of this Caucus
  • Crohn’s and Colitis Caucus
  • Cybersecurity Caucus
  • Cystic Fibrosis Caucus
  • Diabetes Caucus 
  • Estuary Caucus
  • Fire Services Caucus 
  • Foster Youth Caucus
  • Fragile X Caucus 
  • French Caucus - *Bill is a co-chair of this Caucus
  • Friends of Belarus Caucus - *Bill is a co-chair of this Caucus
  • General Aviation Caucus
  • Georgia Caucus
  • German-American Caucus - *Bill is a co-chair of this Caucus
  • Hellenic Caucus
  • Hockey Caucus
  • Invisible Wounds Caucus 
  • Kidney Caucus
  • Law Enforcement Caucus
  • LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus
  • Lupus Caucus - *Bill is a co-chair of this Caucus
  • Lyme Disease Caucus
  • Military Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Caucus
  • Mitochondrial Disease Caucus
  • National Parks Caucus
  • National Service Caucus
  • New Democrat Coalition
  • Oceans Caucus
  • Poland Caucus - *Bill is a co-chair of this Caucus
  • Portuguese Caucus
  • Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus 
  • Pro-Choice Caucus
  • Shipbuilding Caucus
  • Specialty Crops Caucus
  • STEM Education Caucus
  • Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC)
  • Taiwan Caucus
  • Travel and Tourism Caucus
  • TRIO Caucus
  • United States Coast Guard Caucus
  • Unmanned Systems Caucus 
  • US-Japan Caucus
  • USO Caucus
  • Women, Peace, and Security Caucus
  • Zoo & Aquarium Caucus