Columbia Standard

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley have announced the formation, leadership, and membership of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittees for the 119th Congress.

"The Senate Judiciary Committee is arguably the workhorse of Senate committees. The list of historic hearings held before it is long and filled with memorable testimony," said Durbin. "These are consequential times, but we have a talented group of Democratic members and I look forward to them leading the national debate on the critical issues we face."

Grassley added, "The Senate Judiciary Committee’s broad jurisdiction tasks us with important responsibilities, such as safeguarding Americans and our border, empowering consumers, pursuing justice against criminal offenders, vetting nominees to the federal judiciary and upholding the founding principles of our Constitution. Our work impacts nearly every aspect of Americans’ daily life. We have a strong roster of committee members, and I look forward to delivering for the American people this Congress."

The subcommittees established include:

- **Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights**: Chaired by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) with Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) as Ranking Member.

- **Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration**: Led by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) serving as Ranking Member.

- **Subcommittee on the Constitution**: Chaired by Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo), with Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) as Ranking Member.

- **Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism**: Headed by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), while Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) serves as Ranking Member.

- **Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights**: Led by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) as Ranking Member.

- **Subcommittee on Intellectual Property**: Chaired by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), while Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) acts as Ranking Member.

- **Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law**: Headed by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) serving as Ranking Member.

These subcommittees will tackle various legislative issues pertinent to their respective areas during this congressional session.