WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced that he will serve as the top Democrat on three Senate subcommittees during the 119th Congress.
Booker will be the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade, and the ranking member on the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health.
“On the Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, I will continue my work to reduce consolidation and increase competition in our markets to lower prices for everyday Americans, empower workers, support small businesses, and make our economy work for everyone. This is an opportunity to show Americans how strong and well-enforced antitrust laws can be a solution for kitchen table issues.
“On the Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade, I look forward to continuing my work to make sure our farm crop insurance and disaster programs are effective for small farmers and farmers growing fruits and vegetables. I also hope to work in a bipartisan matter to ensure our financial markets are safe, robust, and fair for farmers and ranchers, crypto users, and for everyday Americans concerned about the price of gas and groceries. I also hope we can work together to further clarify and strengthen the regulation of our financial system and improve oversight of digital commodities.
“I look forward to continuing my work on the subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy. We must continue to engage our African partners to work together and boost trade, protect human rights, strengthen democracy, and promote global health initiatives across the continent. I look forward to working in a bipartisan fashion on these vital priorities so we can ensure a healthier, safer, and more prosperous future for the United States and Africa.”
The subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights oversees: Antitrust law and competition policy, including the Sherman, Clayton and Federal Trade Commission Acts; Oversight of antitrust enforcement and competition policy at the Justice Department; Oversight of antitrust enforcement and competition policy at the Federal Trade Commission; Oversight of competition policy at other federal agencies. Booker was appointed to the Senate Judiciary Committee in January 2018.
The subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy deals with all matters concerning: U.S. relations with countries in Africa (except those, like the countries of North Africa, specifically covered by other subcommittees), as well as regional intergovernmental organizations like the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States. This subcommittee's regional responsibilities include matters relating to: terrorism and non-proliferation; crime and illicit narcotics; U.S. foreign assistance programs; and the promotion of U.S. trade and exports. In addition, this subcommittee has global responsibility for health-related policy, including disease outbreak and response. Booker was appointed to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in January 2017.
The subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade oversees: commodity programs, derivatives and digital assets, crop insurance, and agricultural trade. Booker was appointed to the Senate Agriculture Committee in January 2021.