Emerging Threats and Capabilities

114th Congress

The Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee is responsible for overseeing counter-terrorism programs and initiatives and counter proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Additionally, this subcommittee oversees U.S. Special Operations Forces, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), information technology and programs, force protection policy and oversight, and related intelligence support. It makes sure that our nation is protected against terrorist attacks and unconventional threats.

Members of the Subcommittee

Rep. Joe Wilson (SC) leads the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee in the 114th Congress. Rep. Trent Franks (AZ) serves as Vice Chair.  Rep. James R. Langevin (RI) serves as the Ranking Member.


CHAIRMAN

Joe Wilson 
South Carolina

REPUBLICAN MEMBERS

John Kline 
Minnesota
Trent Franks 
Arizona
Bill Shuster 
Pennsylvania
Doug Lamborn 
Colorado
Duncan Hunter 
California
Mo Brooks 
Alabama
Richard Nugent 
Florida
Bradley Byrne 
Alabama
Ryan Zinke 
Montana
Elise Stefanik 
New York

RANKING MEMBER

James Langevin 
Rhode Island

DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS

Jim Cooper 
Tennessee
Donald Norcross 
New Jersey
John Garamendi 
California
Brad Ashford 
Nebraska
Marc Veasey 
Texas
Pete Aguilar 
California