About the Super Committee

Submitted by mpjones@ancor.org on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 1:44pm

Created as part of the Budget Control Act of 2011, Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (a.k.a. “Super Committee”) has been charged with cutting $1.2 to $1.5 trillion from the deficit over 10 years, and must propose specific federal spending cuts by November 23rd. Entitlements, especially Medicaid, and other disability discretionary spending are marked with targets for the "Super Committee" to slash.  

Made up of 12 members, majority and minority leadership of both houses choose three members each, leaving the committee with six Democrats and six Republicans, three from each house. This group will have until November 23 to produce a proposal. If a majority of the committee agrees on a plan, it will be sent to Congress for a yes or no vote by December 23. The Super Committee can raise revenue or cut any program in creating a deficit reduction plan. Nothing is off the table. 

Visit the Official Super Committee Website: Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction 

Here's the complete lineup: 

  • Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ)
  • Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH)
  • Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA)
  • Sen. John Kerry (D-MA)
  • Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)
  • Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT)
  • Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI)
  • Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX)
  • Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI)
  • Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
  • Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC)
  • Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA)