Who are the members of the Senate of the Philippines?
Current members
| Senator | Party | Starts |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Miguel Zubiri | Independent | June 30, 2016 |
| Sonny Angara | LDP | June 30, 2019 |
| Nancy Binay | UNA | |
| Pia Cayetano | Nacionalista |
Who is on the Senate Budget Committee?
United States Senate Committee on the Budget
| Standing committee | |
|---|---|
| Chair | Bernie Sanders (I) Since February 2, 2021 |
| Ranking member | Lindsey Graham (R) Since February 2, 2021 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 22 |
What is the Senate Finance Committee responsible for?
The Committee concerns itself with matters relating to: taxation and other revenue measures generally, and those relating to the insular possessions; bonded debt of the United States; customs, collection districts, and ports of entry and delivery; reciprocal trade agreements; tariff and import quotas, and related …
Who is the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee?
United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
| Standing committee | |
|---|---|
| Ranking member | Richard Shelby (R) Since February 3, 2021 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 30 members |
| Political parties | Majority (15) Democratic (15) Minority (15) Republican (15) |
Who is the leader of the Senate Judiciary Committee?
United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
| Standing committee | |
|---|---|
| Formed | December 10, 1816 |
| Leadership | |
| Chair | Dick Durbin (D) Since February 3, 2021 |
| Ranking member | Chuck Grassley (R) Since February 3, 2021 |
What is the purpose of Senate committees?
Committees are an essential part of the legislative process. Senate committees monitor on-going governmental operations, identify issues suitable for legislative review, gather and evaluate information, and recommend courses of action to the Senate.
How many Senate committees are there?
Current committees In the House of Representatives, there are 20 permanent committees, and 21 in the United States Senate. Four joint committees operate with members from both houses on matters of mutual jurisdiction and oversight.