The Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations is a

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of the

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in the U.S. House of Representatives. During the

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, it was known as the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, and before that as the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities. From the 113th–116th Congresses it was named the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities It is currently Chaired by Democrat Ruben Gallego of Arizona and its Ranking Member is Trent Kelly of Mississippi.

Jurisdiction

The Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations has jurisdiction over

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policy, programs, and accounts related to

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, national intelligence, countering weapons of mass destruction,

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, counter-terrorism, intelligence support and cyber operations, strategic communications, information operations, and other sensitive military operations. Additionally, the subcommittee has oversight over

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as well defense science and technology policy and programs, such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

Jurisdiction

Members, 117th Congress

Historical membership rosters

115th Congress

116th Congress

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