Consumer & Retail
Why it matters
Consumer policy covers product safety, fair competition, advertising, and protections for shoppers and borrowers. It balances business interests and innovation against transparency and consumer protection.
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The Senate Committee on Finance has legislative jurisdiction on matters relating to taxation, debt, customs, foreign trade, and health programs under the Social Security Act such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and other health and human services programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund.
3 of this issue's top leaders serve here.
The Senate Committee on the Budget is responsible for drafting a concurrent resolution on the budget for congressional action on spending, revenue, and debt-limit legislation. The Budget Resolution must be jointly agreed to by both the House and the Senate, but does not need to be signed by the President. The Committee is also responsible for enforcing the Budget Resolution by informing senators of violations to the budget, and by working with other committees, such as the Committee on Appropriations, to prevent potential violations.
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary provides oversight of the Department of Justice and the agencies under the Department's jurisdiction, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security. It also plays an important role in the consideration of nominations and pending legislation. Any legislation related to civil liberty, constitutional amendments, immigration and naturalization, and a variety of other topics is referred to the Committee.
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Consumer & Retail
The retail debate — the bills moving, the members driving it, and how the public feels. Sample
Why It Matters
Consumer policy covers product safety, fair competition, advertising, and protections for shoppers and borrowers. It balances business interests and innovation against transparency and consumer protection.
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