In the 118th Congress, Gary serves as Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senate Armed Services Committee, and Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

Jun 17, 2024 · WASHINGTON, DC – As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act out of committee. Peters successfully authored and secured provisions in the bill to strengthen U.S. national security, invest in Michigan’s military facilities ...

Dec 19, 2016 · – Today, U.S. Senator Gary Peters announced he has been appointed to the Senate Committee on Armed Services for the 115 th Congress, subject to ratification by the Democratic Caucus.

Reed, Wicker Praise Senate Passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act

Dec 18, 2024 · As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Peters led and supported provisions to invest in Michigan’s military facilities, advance PFAS removal efforts, give servicemembers a pay raise, and combat aggression by U.S. foreign adversaries like the Chinese and Russian governments.

Senator Gary Peters has been honored to represent the State of Michigan in the U.S. Senate since 2015. He has focused on uniting our communities by fighting for the things we all agree on — a stronger economy, good-paying jobs, affordable health care, a secure retirement and an opportunity for everyone to succeed. In the […]

Committee Membership. Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI, 2015-2026] sits on the following committees: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Ranking Member; Senate Committee on Appropriations; Senate Committee on Armed Services

2 days ago · LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats’ Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly contested battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political parties.. The 66-year-old’s unexpected decision Tuesday to step aside after just two terms comes as a surprise and ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Today, Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Ranking Member Jack Reed, D-R.I., announced the SASC subcommittee assignments for the 119 th Congress, including the top Republican and Democrat for each subcommittee. The SASC subcommittee Chairs, Ranking Members, and rosters for …

Jan 17, 2025 · The Senate Committee on Armed Services has legislative jurisdiction over military and defense. (source) The chair is always selected from the majority party and the ranking member is the most senior member of the minority party. The majority party ensures it has a majority on every committee.