House Rules Affecting Committees (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised March 21, 2005 |
| Report Number |
97-357 |
| Authors |
Christopher M. Davis, Government and Finance Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
The rules of the House of Representatives, especially Rules X-XIII, govern the authority and operations of its committees and subcommittees. In many respects, the House allows each of its committees to decide for itself how to conduct its business. However, the House does impose various requirements and prohibitions on its committees; and because the committees are the agents of the House, they are obligated to comply with all House directives that apply to them.
This report identifies and summarizes the provisions of the House's standing rules and certain other directives that affect committee powers, authority, activities, and operations. It is organized under seven headings: (1) general, (2) establishment and assignments, (3) hearings, markups, and other meetings, (4) reporting, (5) oversight and investigations, (6) funding, staff, and travel, and (7) other duties.
