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Bookmark or Share- About the Committee System - U.S. SenateCommittees 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 legislation to the full membership of the Senate.
- Frequently Asked Questions about Committees - U.S. SenateCommittees 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.
- Committee Membership - U.S. SenateThis chart shows the relationships among Senate leaders and officers who manage the flow of legislative and administrative business in the Senate.
- U.S. Senate: CommitteesDue 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 | Committee Assignments - U.S. SenateSenate 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.
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