Senate Select Committee on Ethics

Senate•Standing Committee

The Senate Select Committee on Ethics is authorized to receive and investigate allegations of improper conduct which may reflect upon the Senate, violations of law, violations of the Senate Code of Official Conduct and violations of rules and regulations of the Senate; recommend disciplinary action; recommend additional Senate rules or regulations to insure proper standards of conduct; and report violations of law to the proper federal and state authorities.

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Chairperson

James Lankford

Republican • OK

Since 2023

Committee Members (6)


BS Brian Schatz U.S. Senator	Democrat	HI	Member	2023
CC Christopher Coons U.S. Senator	Democrat	DE	Chair	2023
DF Deb Fischer U.S. Senator	Republican	NE	Member	2023
JL James Lankford U.S. Senator	Republican	OK	Chair	2023
JR James Risch U.S. Senator	Republican	ID	Member	2023
JS Jeanne Shaheen U.S. Senator	Democrat	NH	Member	2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Senate Select Committee on Ethics do?: The Senate Select Committee on Ethics is authorized to receive and investigate allegations of improper conduct which may reflect upon the Senate, violations of law, violations of the Senate Code of Official Conduct and violations of rules and regulations of the Senate; recommend disciplinary action; recommend additional Senate rules or regulations to insure proper standards of conduct; and report violations of law to the proper federal and state authorities.
Who chairs the Senate Select Committee on Ethics?: James Lankford (Republican-OK) serves as the chairperson.
How many members are on the Senate Select Committee on Ethics?: The Senate Select Committee on Ethics has 6 members from both parties.
How many subcommittees does the Senate Select Committee on Ethics have?: The Senate Select Committee on Ethics does not have subcommittees.