Standing committee of the United States Senate
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The United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP ) generally considers matters relating to these issues. Its jurisdiction also extends beyond these issues to include several more specific areas, as defined by Senate rules.
While it is currently known as the HELP Committee, the committee was originally founded on January 28, 1869, as the Committee on Education . Its name was changed to the Committee on Education and Labor on February 14, 1870, when petitions relating to labor were added to its jurisdiction from the Committee on Naval Affairs .
The committee’s jurisdiction at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries focused largely on issues relating to federal employees’ working conditions and federal education aid. Prominent action considered by the committee in the 1910s and 1920s included the creation of a national minimum wage , the establishments of a Department of Labor , a Department of Education , and a Children’s Bureau . During the 1930s, the committee took action on the National Labor Relations Act , the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act of 1936 and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
In 1944, the jurisdiction of the Public Health Service was transferred from the Commerce Committee to the Committee on Education and Labor, adding issues relating to public health matters to its jurisdiction. The committee's name was changed during the 80th Congress to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare as part of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (Public Law 79-601). The act further expanded the committee's oversight to include the rehabilitation, health, and education of veterans. Mine safety was also added to the committee’s jurisdiction in 1949.
During the Administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson , the committee took the lead in shaping legislation as part of Johnson's War on Poverty , resulting in the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 . Through the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-510), certain issues pertaining to veterans were transferred to the newly created Committee on Veterans Affairs . In the 95th Congress , the Senate passed S. Res. 4, which renamed the committee to be the Committee on Human Resources . However, the name was again changed in the 96th Congress by S. Res. 30 to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources . On March 18, 1992, the committee’s jurisdiction was updated to include all of the areas listed below. The committee was given its current name, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, on January 19, 1999, by S. Res. 20.[ 1]
On July 25, 2024, the committee voted 16-4 to issue its first-ever subpoena , compelling the testimony of Steward Health Care's CEO Ralph de la Torre in relation to accusations of mismanagement of the health system.[ 2]
Jurisdictional areas [ edit ] Under the Rule 25[ 3] [ 4]
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Bill Cassidy , Louisiana, Chair Rand Paul , KentuckySusan Collins , MaineLisa Murkowski , AlaskaMarkwayne Mullin , OklahomaRoger Marshall , KansasTim Scott , South CarolinaJosh Hawley , MissouriTommy Tuberville , AlabamaJim Banks , IndianaJon Husted , Ohio (from January 24, 2025)Ashley Moody , Florida (from January 24, 2025)
Bernie Sanders , Vermont[ 7] Ranking Member Patty Murray , WashingtonTammy Baldwin , WisconsinChris Murphy , ConnecticutTim Kaine , VirginiaMaggie Hassan , New HampshireJohn Hickenlooper , ColoradoEd Markey , MassachusettsAndy Kim , New JerseyLisa Blunt Rochester , DelawareAngela Alsobrooks , Maryland
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Ted Kennedy , Massachusetts, Chair Chris Dodd , Connecticut, Vice Chair Tom Harkin , IowaBarbara Mikulski , MarylandJeff Bingaman , New MexicoPatty Murray , WashingtonJack Reed , Rhode IslandHillary Clinton , New YorkBernie Sanders , Vermont[ 7] Sherrod Brown , OhioBarack Obama , Illinois, until November 16, 2008
Mike Enzi , Wyoming, Ranking Member Judd Gregg , New HampshireLamar Alexander , TennesseeRichard Burr , North CarolinaJohnny Isakson , GeorgiaLisa Murkowski , AlaskaOrrin Hatch , UtahPat Roberts , KansasWayne Allard , ColoradoTom Coburn , Oklahoma
The Committee was chaired by Democrat Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts until his death on August 25, 2009. Under seniority rules, Acting Chair Christopher Dodd was next in line, but Dodd chose instead to remain chair of the Senate Banking Committee .[ 9] Tom Harkin , next in line by seniority, assumed the chair on September 9, 2009, vacating his post as chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee .[ 10] Republican Mike Enzi of Wyoming continued to serve as Ranking Member .
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Ted Kennedy , Massachusetts, Chair until June 9, 2009Tom Harkin , Iowa, Chair from September 9, 2009Chris Dodd , Connecticut, Acting Chair from June 9, 2009 – September 9, 2009Barbara Mikulski , MarylandJeff Bingaman , New MexicoPatty Murray , WashingtonJack Reed , Rhode IslandBernie Sanders , Vermont[ 7] Bob Casey , PennsylvaniaKay Hagan , North CarolinaJeff Merkley , OregonAl Franken , Minnesota, from June 7, 2009Michael Bennet , ColoradoCarte Goodwin , West Virginia, July 2010 – November 2010Joe Manchin , West Virginia, from November 2010
Mike Enzi , Wyoming, Ranking Member Judd Gregg , New HampshireLamar Alexander , TennesseeRichard Burr , North CarolinaJohnny Isakson , GeorgiaJohn McCain , ArizonaOrrin Hatch , UtahLisa Murkowski , AlaskaTom Coburn , OklahomaPat Roberts , Kansas
Source: 2010 Congressional Record , S6226 ,
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Tom Harkin , Iowa, Chair Barbara Mikulski , MarylandJeff Bingaman , New MexicoPatty Murray , WashingtonBernie Sanders , Vermont[ 7] Bob Casey Jr. , PennsylvaniaKay Hagan , North CarolinaJeff Merkley , OregonAl Franken , MinnesotaMichael Bennet , ColoradoSheldon Whitehouse , Rhode IslandRichard Blumenthal , Connecticut
Mike Enzi , Wyoming, Ranking Member Lamar Alexander , TennesseeRichard Burr , North CarolinaJohnny Isakson , GeorgiaRand Paul , KentuckyOrrin Hatch , UtahJohn McCain , ArizonaPat Roberts , KansasLisa Murkowski , AlaskaMark Kirk , Illinois
Source: 2011 Congressional Record , S557
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Tom Harkin , Iowa, Chair Barbara Mikulski , MarylandPatty Murray , WashingtonBernie Sanders , Vermont[ 7] Bob Casey Jr. , PennsylvaniaKay Hagan , North CarolinaAl Franken , MinnesotaMichael Bennet , ColoradoSheldon Whitehouse , Rhode IslandTammy Baldwin , WisconsinChris Murphy , ConnecticutElizabeth Warren , Massachusetts
Lamar Alexander , Tennessee, Ranking member Mike Enzi , WyomingRichard Burr , North CarolinaJohnny Isakson , GeorgiaRand Paul , KentuckyOrrin Hatch , UtahPat Roberts , KansasLisa Murkowski , AlaskaMark Kirk , IllinoisTim Scott , South Carolina
Source: 2013 Congressional Record , S296 to 297
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Lamar Alexander , Tennessee, Chair Mike Enzi , WyomingRichard Burr , North CarolinaJohnny Isakson , GeorgiaRand Paul , KentuckySusan Collins , MaineLisa Murkowski , AlaskaMark Kirk , IllinoisTim Scott , South CarolinaOrrin Hatch , UtahPat Roberts , KansasBill Cassidy , Louisiana
Patty Murray , Washington, Ranking MemberBarbara Mikulski , MarylandBernie Sanders , Vermont[ 7] Bob Casey Jr. , PennsylvaniaAl Franken , MinnesotaMichael Bennet , ColoradoSheldon Whitehouse , Rhode IslandTammy Baldwin , WisconsinChris Murphy , ConnecticutElizabeth Warren , Massachusetts
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Source: 2015 Congressional Record , S67 to 68
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Lamar Alexander , Tennessee, Chair Mike Enzi , WyomingRichard Burr , North CarolinaJohnny Isakson , GeorgiaRand Paul , KentuckySusan Collins , MaineBill Cassidy , LouisianaTodd Young , IndianaOrrin Hatch , UtahPat Roberts , KansasLisa Murkowski , AlaskaTim Scott , South Carolina
Patty Murray , Washington, Ranking MemberBernie Sanders , Vermont[ 7] Bob Casey Jr. , PennsylvaniaMichael Bennet , ColoradoAl Franken , Minnesota (until January 2, 2018)Tammy Baldwin , WisconsinChris Murphy , ConnecticutElizabeth Warren , MassachusettsTim Kaine , VirginiaMaggie Hassan , New HampshireTina Smith , Minnesota (from January 3, 2018)Doug Jones , Alabama (from January 3, 2018)
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Lamar Alexander , Tennessee, Chair Mike Enzi , WyomingRichard Burr , North CarolinaJohnny Isakson , Georgia (until December 31, 2019) Rand Paul , KentuckySusan Collins , MaineBill Cassidy , LouisianaPat Roberts , KansasLisa Murkowski , AlaskaTim Scott , South CarolinaMitt Romney , UtahMike Braun , IndianaKelly Loeffler , Georgia (from January 6, 2020)
Patty Murray , Washington, Ranking Member Bernie Sanders , Vermont[ 7] Bob Casey Jr. , PennsylvaniaTammy Baldwin , WisconsinChris Murphy , ConnecticutElizabeth Warren , MassachusettsTim Kaine , VirginiaMaggie Hassan , New HampshireTina Smith , MinnesotaDoug Jones , AlabamaJacky Rosen , Nevada
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Patty Murray , Washington, Chair Bernie Sanders , Vermont[ 7] Bob Casey Jr. , PennsylvaniaTammy Baldwin , WisconsinChris Murphy , ConnecticutTim Kaine , VirginiaMaggie Hassan , New HampshireTina Smith , MinnesotaJacky Rosen , NevadaBen Ray Luján , New MexicoJohn Hickenlooper , Colorado
Richard Burr , North Carolina, Ranking Member Rand Paul , KentuckySusan Collins , MaineBill Cassidy , LouisianaLisa Murkowski , AlaskaTim Scott , South CarolinaMitt Romney , UtahMike Braun , IndianaRoger Marshall , KansasTommy Tuberville , AlabamaJerry Moran , Kansas
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Bernie Sanders , VermontChair [ 7] Patty Murray , WashingtonBob Casey Jr. , PennsylvaniaTammy Baldwin , WisconsinChris Murphy , ConnecticutTim Kaine , VirginiaMaggie Hassan , New HampshireTina Smith , MinnesotaBen Ray Luján , New MexicoJohn Hickenlooper , ColoradoEd Markey , Massachusetts
Bill Cassidy , Louisiana, Ranking Member Rand Paul , KentuckySusan Collins , MaineLisa Murkowski , AlaskaMike Braun , IndianaRoger Marshall , KansasMitt Romney , UtahTommy Tuberville , AlabamaMarkwayne Mullin , OklahomaTed Budd , North Carolina
Subcommittees Defunct subcommittees [ edit ] The committee has had other subcommittees in the past, such as:
the Subcommittee on Migratory Labor during the 1950s through 1970s.
the Subcommittee on Health and Scientific Research during the 1970s.
the Subcommittee Investigating Violations of Free Speech and the Rights of Labor , informally known as the "La Follette Civil Liberties Committee" [ edit ] [ edit ] [ edit ] [ edit ] [ edit ] [ edit ]
^ "U.S. Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. 1/19/1999- Organization Authority Record" . National Archives .^ Weixel, Nathaniel (July 25, 2024). "Senate panel votes to subpoena Steward Health CEO" . The Hill . Retrieved July 25, 2024 . ^ "Rule XXV - Standing Committees" (PDF) . govinfo.gov . Retrieved April 7, 2017 .^ "About" . help.senate.gov . Retrieved April 7, 2017 .^ S.Res. 16 , S.Res. 38 (119th Congress)^ S.Res. 17 (119th Congress)^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Bernie Sanders is an Independent, but caucuses with Democrats on the committee.
^ a b "Chair Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders Announce Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress" . U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions . Retrieved February 12, 2025 .^ Paul Kane, Ben Pershing. "Dodd Decides Against Taking Over Senate Health Committee" . Washington Post . Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. ^ "Life after Ted Kennedy: all eyes on Chris Dodd - politico.com" . Politico . Retrieved February 19, 2010 .^ "U.S. Senate: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions" . senate.gov . Retrieved January 8, 2017 .^ "RULES OF PROCEDURE" (PDF) . govinfo.gov . 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2019 .^ S.Res. 30 (118th Congress)^ S.Res. 31 (118th Congress)^ a b "Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Subcommittees, 118th Congress" . Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee . Retrieved March 17, 2023 .
