Congress's Early Organization Meetings (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Nov. 2, 2016 |
| Report Number |
RS21339 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Judy Schneider, Specialist on the Congress |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
Since the mid-1970s, the House and Senate have convened early organization meetings in
November or December of even-numbered years to prepare for the start of the new Congress in
January.
The purposes of these meetings are both educational and organizational. Educational sessions
range from legislative procedures and staff hiring to current issues. Organizational sessions elect
class officers, party leaders, and chamber officers; name committee representatives and other
party officials; and select committee chairmen and often committee members. Such actions are
officially ratified at the start of the new Congress.
