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Bookmark or Share- Frequently Asked Questions about Committees - U.S. SenateStanding Committees are permanent committees established under the standing rules of the Senate and specialize in the consideration of particular subject areas. The Senate currently has 16 standing committees.
- Committees of the U.S. CongressCongress.gov covers the activities of the standing committees of the House and Senate, which provide legislative, oversight and administrative services.
- Committees of the United States Congress - GovTrack.usCongressional Committees. Committees decide which bills and resolutions move forward to consideration by the House or Senate as a whole. Committee chairs have enormous influence over this process. #protip: To track upcoming committee meetings, check out Congress.gov’s committee meetings calendar.
- The Committee System in the U.S. Congress - CRS ReportsStanding committees are permanent panels identified in chamber rules. The rules also list the jurisdiction of each committee. Because they have legislative jurisdiction, standing committees consider bills and issues and recommend measures for consideration by the respective chambers.
- U.S. Senate: About the Committee SystemThe Senate is currently home to 24 committees: there are 16 standing committees, four special or select committees, and four joint committees. Standing committees are permanent bodies with specific responsibilities and jurisdictions that are defined in the Senate's rules.
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