Congress.gov covers the activities of the standing committees of the House and Senate, which provide legislative, oversight and administrative services.

What is the difference between a Standing Committee, a Joint Committee, and a Special or Select Committee? Standing Committees are permanent committees established under the standing …

Subcommittees: Within each standing committee, Subcommittees focus on more specialized aspects of their broader mandates. These smaller groups conduct detailed work and hearings, …

The standing committee chair is the leader of the committee majority and the ranking member represents the minority. This report lists House standing committees' chairs and ranking …

Clause 5(a)(3) of rule X limits the size of only one standing committee of the House, the Committee on Ethics, which is set at five majority and five minority members.

The Senate governs committee operations through its Standing Rules XXIV-XXVIII. Senate Rule XXV establishes standing committees, determines their membership, and fixes their …

Nov 25, 2025 · Select committees may have certain restrictions on member tenure or may include certain specified representatives (e.g., party leaders or certain standing committee chairs) as …

Committees are essential to the effective operation of the Senate. Through investigations and hearings, committees gather information on national and international problems within their …

Apr 7, 2025 · House Standing Committee Chairs and Ranking Members: 104th-118th Congresses le X) establish its standing committees as permanent legislative panels. Pursuant to this …

Creation of the Senate's Permanent Standing CommitteesAd-hoc committees reported to the Senate acting as a Committee of the Whole, a system that was well suited to the small Senate …