Committee+Structure

Different Types of Committees
Standing Committee- formed by the House & Senate which are permanent legislative panels. Address issues in where major laws fall, including the budget and armed services.


 * =====Armed Services=====
 * =====Education & Labor=====
 * =====Foreign Affairs=====
 * =====Homeland Security=====
 * =====Transportation & Infrastructure=====
 * =====Veterans' Affairs=====
 * Ways and Means

How are members assigned to a committee?

 * 1) Some members request certain assignments, but not all are fulfilled
 * 2) Some pick based on personal interests, constituents, or politically powerful
 * 3) Final assignments are voted on by the party caucus
 * 4) House members can serve on up to two standing committees