Chair of the HELP committee: Senator Tom Harkin, Iowa

            
             As chair of the HELP committee, Tom Harkin oversees all committee actions and legislations. Senator Harkin focuses his work on health care and education. Senator Harkin sponsored and pass the American Disabilities Act, this act “protects the civil rights of millions of Americans with physical and mental disabilities.” (U.S. Senate, n.d.)

Vice-Chair of the HELP committee: None

Ranking minority member: Mike Enzi, Wyoming 

            As ranking minority member, Mike Enzi oversees all subcommittees, along with the chair of the HELP committee.  In his current role as ranking minority member, Senator Enzi “continues his efforts to ensure that students of all ages receive a quality, affordable education.” (U.S. Senate, n.d.) Senator Enzi is also a dedicated leader in the fight against AIDS, supporting treatment programs locally and internationally.

HELP committee vacancies: There is currently one democratic vacancy.