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Environment and Public Works

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Last updatedSeptember 2, 2026

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Environment and Public Works

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)

Ranking Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

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The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to environmental protection, resource utilization and conservation, and public infrastructure.

Majority · 9

RCapito, Shelley · R-WVChairRCramer, Kevin · R-NDRLummis, Cynthia · R-WYRCurtis, John · R-UTRSullivan, Dan · R-AKRRicketts, Pete · R-NERWicker, Roger · R-MSRBoozman, John · R-ARRHusted, Jon · R-OH

Minority · 9

DWhitehouse, Sheldon · D-RIRankingISanders, Bernard · I-VTDMerkley, Jeff · D-ORDMarkey, Edward · D-MADKelly, Mark · D-AZDPadilla, Alejandro · D-CADSchiff, Adam · D-CADBlunt Rochester, Lisa · D-DEDAlsobrooks, Angela · D-MD

Subcommittees

  • Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety

    Chair Lummis (R-WY)

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

    Chair Curtis (R-UT)

  • Transportation and Infrastructure

    Chair Cramer (R-ND)

  • Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water

    Chair Ricketts (R-NE)

LibertyIQ issues this panel touches

  • Anti-Climate Alarmism