Committee Assignments

Committee on Armed Services

The Committee on Armed Services  is a committee of the United States Senate empowered with legislative oversight of the nation’s military, including the Department of Defense, military research and development, nuclear energy (as pertaining to national security), benefits for members of the military, the Selective Service System and other matters related to defense policy.

As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Personnel, Senator Scott focuses on finding solutions to problems related to recruitment, military housing, access to childcare and health care so that America’s military members and their families are taken care of.

Senator Rick Scott serves on the following Subcommittees:

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

The United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is the chief oversight committee of the United States Senate. It has jurisdiction over matters related to the Department of Homeland Security and other homeland security concerns, as well as the functioning of the government itself, including the National Archives, budget and accounting measures other than appropriations, the Census, the federal civil service, the affairs of the District of Columbia and the United States Postal Service.

Senator Rick Scott serves on the following Subcommittees:

Foreign Relations Committee

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee was established in 1816 as one of the original ten standing committees of the Senate. Throughout its history, the committee has been instrumental in developing and influencing United States foreign policy, at different times supporting and opposing the policies of presidents and secretaries of state. 

Senator Rick Scott serves on the following subcommittees:

  • Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, & Global Women's Issues
  • Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, & Counterterrorism
  • Subcommittee on State Department & USAID Management, International Operations, & Bilateral International Development

Special Committee on Aging

The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging was initially established in 1961 as a temporary committee; it became a permanent Senate committee in 1977. As a special committee, it studies issues related to older Americans, particularly Medicare and Social Security. Senator Scott currently serves as the chairman of the Special Committee on Aging.

Committee on the Budget

The United States Senate Committee on the Budget was established by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. It is responsible for drafting Congress's annual budget plan and monitoring action on the budget for the Federal Government.