Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities

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This Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the Department of Defense's actions against weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, drug wars and its policies on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Additionally, it oversees U.S. military technology sold abroad.

Background


Key Offices

The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities is led by the following people
John F. "Jack" Reed (D)
Chairman
Attending West Point and gaining rank of Captain in the Army, Reed later went on to serve in the House (1990-6) before being elected to the Senate for Rhode Island. Americans for Democratic Action have him listed as a "hero" for his liberal voting record.
Elizabeth Dole (R)
Ranking Member
Elizabeth Dole has served as the Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Labor in the Bush I and Reagan administrations, respectively. Since 2002 she has served in the Senate for North Carolina. She is the wife of 1996 presidential hopeful Bob Dole.

Members of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities

Name Member Since
Evan Bayh (D)
Robert Byrd (D)
Hillary Clinton (D)
Susan Collins (R)
John Cornyn (R)
Lindsey Graham (R)
Ted Kennedy (D)
Mel Martinez (R)
Ben Nelson (D)
Bill Nelson (D)
John Warner (R)

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