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Background
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The United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is a standing committee of the U.S. Senate. It was created in an earlier form in 1837.[1][2]

Confirmation hearings

See also: Appointment confirmation process

A confirmation hearing for Scott Pruitt, Donald Trump's nominee for EPA Administrator was held on January 18, 2017.

Leadership

119th Congress

The committee chairman in the 119th Congress is Shelley Moore Capito (R).

118th Congress

The committee chairman in the 118th Congress was Tom Carper (D).

117th Congress

The committee chairman in the 117th Congress was Tom Carper (D).

116th Congress

The committee chairman in the 116th Congress was John Barrasso (R).

115th Congress

The committee chairman in the 115th Congress was John Barrasso (R).

114th Congress

The committee chairman in the 114th Congress was James Inhofe (R).

113th Congress

The committee chairwoman in the 113th Congress was Barbara Boxer (D).[3]

112th Congress

The committee chairwoman in the 112th Congress was Barbara Boxer (D).

Membership


2025-2026 (119th Congress)

Source: US Senate - Membership Assignments


2023-2024 (118th Congress)

Source: US Senate - Membership Assignments


2021-2022 (117th Congress)

Source: US Senate - Membership Assignments


2019-2020 (116th Congress)

Source: US Senate - Membership Assignments


2017-2018 (115th Congress)

Source: US Senate - Membership Assignments


2015-2016 (114th Congress)

Source: US Senate - Membership Assignments


2013-2014 (113th Congress)

Source: US Senate - Membership Assignments

Tom Udall (D) left this committee in 2014.


2011-2012 (112th Congress)

Committee on Environment and Public Works, 2011-2012
Democratic members (9) Republican members (7)
Source: US Senate - Membership Assignments

Lamar Alexander (R) left this committee in 2012.

Tom Udall (D) left this committee in 2012.



Subcommittees

Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee page here.

Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (5)Republican members (6)
Jeff Merkley Ranking MemberJohn Curtis Chairman
Bernard Sanders Lindsey Graham
Edward J. Markey Dan Sullivan
Lisa Blunt Rochester Roger F. Wicker
Sheldon Whitehouse Ex OfficioJon Husted
Shelley Moore Capito Ex Officio


Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (3)Republican members (4)
Kamala Harris Ranking MemberMike Rounds Chairman
Bernie Sanders Jerry Moran
Cory Booker Joni Ernst
Dan Sullivan

Note: This subcommittee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight.

Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee page here.

Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (8)Republican members (9)
Mark Kelly Ranking MemberCynthia M. Lummis Chairman
Bernard Sanders Kevin Cramer
Jeff Merkley John Curtis
Edward J. Markey Lindsey Graham
Alex Padilla Pete Ricketts
Adam B. Schiff Roger F. Wicker
Lisa Blunt Rochester John Boozman
Sheldon Whitehouse Ex OfficioJon Husted
Shelley Moore Capito Ex Officio


Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (7)Republican members (8)
Sheldon Whitehouse Ranking MemberShelley Moore Capito Chairwoman
Ben Cardin James Inhofe
Bernie Sanders John Boozman
Jeff Merkley Roger Wicker
Kirsten Gillibrand Deb Fischer
Edward Markey Jerry Moran
Tammy Duckworth Joni Ernst
Richard Shelby

Note: This subcommittee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety.

Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee page here.

Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (6)Republican members (7)
Adam B. Schiff Ranking MemberPete Ricketts Chairman
Bernard Sanders Kevin Cramer
Mark Kelly Cynthia M. Lummis
Alex Padilla Dan Sullivan
Angela Alsobrooks John Boozman
Sheldon Whitehouse Ex OfficioJon Husted
Shelley Moore Capito Ex Officio


Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (7)Republican members (8)
Tammy Duckworth Ranking MemberJohn Boozman Chairman
Ben Cardin James Inhofe
Sheldon Whitehouse Shelley Moore Capito
Jeff Merkley Roger Wicker
Kirsten Gillibrand Deb Fischer
Cory Booker Mike Rounds
Edward Markey Dan Sullivan
Richard Shelby

Note: Beginning in 2023, the name of this committee changed from Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife to Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water[2]

Transportation and Infrastructure

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee page here.


Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (8)Republican members (9)
Angela Alsobrooks Ranking MemberKevin Cramer Chairman
Jeff Merkley Cynthia M. Lummis
Edward J. Markey John Curtis
Mark Kelly Lindsey Graham
Alex Padilla Dan Sullivan
Adam B. Schiff Pete Ricketts
Lisa Blunt Rochester Roger F. Wicker
Sheldon Whitehouse Ex OfficioJohn Boozman
Shelley Moore Capito Ex Officio


Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (8)Republican members (9)
Ben Cardin Ranking MemberJames Inhofe Chairman
Bernie Sanders Shelley Moore Capito
Sheldon Whitehouse John Boozman
Jeff Merkley Roger Wicker
Kirsten Gillibrand Deb Fischer
Ed Markey Jerry Moran
Tammy Duckworth Joni Ernst
Kamala Harris Dan Sullivan
Richard Shelby

Jurisdiction

According to the official Senate website, the jurisdiction of the Environment and Public Works Committee includes the following:

“
  1. Air pollution.
  2. Construction and maintenance of highways.
  3. Environmental aspects of Outer Continental Shelf lands.
  4. Environmental effects of toxic substances, other than pesticides.
  5. Environmental policy.
  6. Environmental research and development.
  7. Fisheries and wildlife.
  8. Flood control and improvements of rivers and harbors, including environmental aspects of deepwater ports.
  9. Noise pollution.
  10. Nonmilitary environmental regulation and control of nuclear energy.
  11. Ocean dumping.
  12. Public buildings and improved grounds of the United States generally,including Federal buildings in the District of Columbia.
  13. Public works, bridges, and dams.
  14. Regional economic development.
  15. Solid waste disposal and recycling.
  16. Water pollution.
  17. Water resources.
  18. Such committee shall also study and review, on a comprehensive basis, matters relating to environmental protection and resource utilization and conservation, and report thereon from time to time.

[4]

”
—U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works[5]

Contact

410 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510-6175

Phone: 202-224-8832

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, "Committee History & Membership"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 United States Senate, "Committee Membership List," accessed February 8, 2022
  3. ↑ United States Senate Democrats, "Reid Announces Updated Committee Assignments For 113th Congress," January 4, 2013
  4. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  5. ↑ U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
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