Senate rabble-rousers are gaining power
Summary
Conservative senators in the U.S. Senate are gaining control of important committees. These roles give them more power to lead hearings, influence laws, and investigate issues.Key Facts
- Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) will chair the Senate Budget Committee.
- This committee plays a big part in managing government spending and budget laws.
- Johnson also leads a Homeland Security subcommittee that can investigate various topics, including President Biden’s health and Meta’s ties to China.
- Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) is expected to become chair of the Judiciary Committee next Congress.
- Lee would need to give up his current role as chair of the Energy Committee.
- Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) chairs the Homeland Security Committee and often questions large agency budgets.
- Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) heads the Aging Committee and the GOP steering committee, which influences Republican strategy.
- Committee leadership often goes to the most experienced senators, even if they sometimes challenge their party's leaders.
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