Committees - U.S. Senate
Due to the high volume and complexity of its work, the Senate divides its tasks among 20 permanent committees, 4 joint committees, and occasionally temporary committees. More...
About the Committee System - U.S. Senate
Committees are essential to the effective operation of the Senate. Through investigations and hearings, committees gather information on national and international problems within their jurisdiction in order to draft, consider, and recommend …
U.S. Senate: Membership & Assignments
Have a Question about Senate Committees? Frequently Asked Questions about Committees provides information about the committee system, researching committee documents, finding committee hearings, and much more.
Committee Membership - U.S. Senate
This chart shows the relationships among Senate leaders and officers who manage the flow of legislative and administrative business in the Senate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Committees - U.S. Senate
Committees monitor on-going governmental operations, identify issues suitable for legislative review, gather and evaluate information, and recommend courses of action to the Senate. For more information on the role of committees in the Senate, see the "Committees and Senate Rules" essay in the Committee System section of this website.
U.S. Senate: Hearings & Meetings
Displayed below are brief descriptions of each committee meeting and hearing scheduled to take place today, and on days thereafter. The time and location of each meeting/hearing is identified.
Committee Assignments of the 119th Congress - U.S. Senate
Frequently Asked Questions about Committees provides information about the committee system, researching committee documents, finding committee hearings, and much more.
U.S. Senate: Senate Committee & Subcommittee Assignments
Have a Question about Senate Committees? Frequently Asked Questions about Committees provides information about the committee system, researching committee documents, finding committee hearings, and much more.
About the Committee System | Committee Functions - U.S. Senate
In the vast majority of cases, however, members work through the committee system to get legislation passed. Senate committees possess broad investigative powers to support their legislative mission. In addition, Senate committees are tasked with oversight of …
About the Committee System | Committee Assignments - U.S.
Senate rules divide committees into three categories based on their importance: Class A, Class B, and Class C. Each senator may serve on no more than two Class A committees and one Class B committee, unless granted special permission.