Committees

Robert Casey Jr.

Committees he is currently on

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry:
- It's a subcommittee on Nutrition Specialty Crops, Food and Agricultural Research.
- Founded in 1825 the Committee was formed at the request of Senator William Findlay from Pennsylvania.
- They have a subcommittee on Jobs, Rural Economic Growth and Energy Innovation.

Special Committee on Aging:
- Was initially established in 1961 as a temporary committee; it became a permanent Senate committee in 1977.
- Has no legislative authority, but it studies issues related to older Americans, particularly Medicare and Social Security
- The Committee is chaired by Democrat Herb Kohl of Wisconsin, and the Ranking Member is Republican Bob Corker of Tennessee.

Foreign Relations Committee:
- It is a standing committee of the United States Senate. It is charged with leading foreign-policy legislation and debate in the Senate.
- The Foreign Relations Committee is generally responsible for overseeing (but not administering) and funding foreign aid programs as well as funding, arms sales and training for national allies.
- The committee is also responsible for holding confirmation hearings for high-level positions in the Department of State.

Sources:
http://casey.senate.gov/about/committees/