Senate Committee Hearings: Preparation (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Dec. 4, 2017 |
| Report Number |
98-489 |
| Authors |
Valerie Heitshusen, Analyst on Congress and the Legislative Process |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
Committee hearings allow Senators an opportunity to gather information onâand draw attention toâlegislation and issues within a committee's purview, conduct oversight of programs or agencies, and investigate allegations of wrongdoing.
This checklist identifies, primarily for staff, many of the tasks that need to be performed by a full committee and, in most cases, subcommittees in advance of a hearing. Some of the tasks are required by Senate or committee rules; others are common committee practice. Some tasks are usually the responsibility of the committee's majority staff, some are shared by majority and minority staff, and some are performed by a Senator's personal office staff. This report will be updated as changes in Senate rules and practices warrant.
