The House Administration Committee oversees daily operations of the House of Representatives, federal elections, the Library of Congress, the House Library, the Botanic Gardens, the Smithsonian Institute, and approves art to be displayed in the Capitol.

Website: CHA.house.gov

The House Agriculture Committee recommends legislation on federal agriculture policy - including water conservation, issues dealing with livestock and meat products, the dairy industry, agricultural chemicals, and rural development.

Website: Agriculture.house.gov

The House Appropriations Committee is where spending bills in Congress originate. This committee determines how federal money is spent in all aspects of government - including defense, health and human services, education, veteran affairs, transportation, and housing.

Website: Appropriations.house.gov

The House Armed Services Committee deals with legislation on issues such as defense policy, military operations, and detainee affairs. This committee oversees the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.

Website: ArmedServices.house.gov

The House Budget Committee plans federal revenue and spending - in other words who pays for our government and what the money is used for.

The Committee drafts the annual federal budget and monitor adherence to it. They also are responsible for the operations of the Congressional Budget Office.

Website: Budget.house.gov

The House Education and the Workforce Committee oversees programs and legislation that deal with education, such as early learning, higher education, job training, and retirement security. It also deals with issues related to financial assistance for needy families.

Website: EdWorkforce.house.gov

The House Energy and Commerce Committee is responsible for the nation?s communications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health research, environmental quality, energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce. It oversees the several federal departments and agencies:

o Department of Energy
o Department of Health and Human Services
o Department of Commerce
o Department of Transportation
o Environmental Protection Agency
o Federal Trade Commission
o Food and Drug Administration
o Federal Communications Commission

Website: EnergyCommerce.house.gov

The House Ethics Committee oversees the conduct of members of the House of Representatives.

Website: Ethics.house.gov

The House Financial Services Committee deals with legislation concerning banking, such as deposit insurance, economic stabilization, financial aid to businesses, securities, and urban development.

Website: FinancialServices.house.gov

The House Foreign Affairs Committee deals with legislation concerning war powers and treaties, international law, embassy security, the enforcement of United Nations' sanctions, and public diplomacy. It also is responsible for the Peace Corps.

Website: ForeignAffairs.house.gov

The House Homeland Security Committee oversees the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Website: Homeland.house.gov

Oversees U.S. intelligence activities - including programs and budgets.

The official name of this committee is the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Website: Intelligence.house.gov

The House Judiciary Committee deals with issues such as civil liberties, bankruptcy, patents and other intellectual property, federal courts and penitentiaries, and constitutional amendments.

This committee also deals with the apportionment of representatives.

Website: Judiciary.house.gov

The House Natural Resources Committee deals with legislation regarding things such as national parks, fisheries and wildlife, and mining. This committee also deals with Native American relations and the Trans-Alaskan Oil Pipeline.

Website: NaturalResources.house.gov

The House Oversight and Government Committee deals with issues such as the budget and economy. It also deals with the National Archives, the U.S. Postal Service, and the financial relationships between the federal government and smaller jurisdictions such as states and cities.

Website: Oversight.house.gov

The House Rules Committee establishes the rules of the House before legislative debates. This committee has much control over the outcome of a particular bill.

Website: Rules.house.gov

The House Science, Space and Technology Committee deals with legislation concerning energy development, astronautical and civil aviation research, environmental research, and the standardization of weights and measures. This committee also is responsible for:

o The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
o The National Science Foundation
o The National Weather Service

Website: Science.house.gov

The House Small Business Committee deals with legislation to help small businesses. This committee also has authority over the Small Business Administration.

Website: SmallBusiness.house.gov

The House Transportation and Infrastruction Committee deals with legislation concerning highways, bridges, mass transportation, railroads, aviation, and maritime transportation. This committee also deals with issues such as water quality, waste water management, disaster preparedness and response, and the transport of hazardous materials.

Website: Transportation.house.gov

The House Veterans' Affairs Committee deals with legislation regarding U.S. veterans, such as pensions, medical care, vocational rehabilitation, readjustment to civilian life, and national cemeteries.

Website: Veterans.house.gov

The House Ways and Means Committee deals with tax legislation, trade agreements, the national debt, deposits of public monies, and Social Security.

Website: WaysAndMeans.house.gov

Website: JEC.senate.gov

The Joint Library Committee - consisting of members of both branches of Congress - oversees the Library of Congress, the National Statuary Hall collection, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and art pieces in the Capitol.

Website: cha.house.gov/jointcommittees

The Joint Library Committee - consisting of members of both branches of Congress - oversees the Library of Congress, the National Statuary Hall collection, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and art pieces in the Capitol.

Website: cha.house.gov/jointcommittees

The Joint Committee on Printing is made up 10 members - 5 from each house of Congress. It oversees the operations of the Government Printing Office (GPO).

Website: cha.house.gov/jointcommittees

The Joint Committee on Printing is made up 10 members - 5 from each house of Congress. It oversees the operations of the Government Printing Office (GPO).

Website: cha.house.gov/jointcommittees

The Joint Committee on Taxation is comprised of members from both houses of Congress. The committee works with experts to assist the Senate and House of Representatives in determining federal tax policies.

Website: JCT.gov

The Joint Committee on Taxation is comprised of members from both houses of Congress. The committee works with experts to assist the Senate and House of Representatives in determining federal tax policies.

Website: JCT.gov

The Senate Special Committee on Aging deals with the rights and issues of older people, including health care, housing, income, social security, finding employment, and emergency preparedness.

Website: Aging.senate.gov

The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee reviews and recommends legislation on issues such as nutrition, food stamp programs, food prices, and the inspection of livestock and food.

Website: Agriculture.senate.gov

The Senate Appropriations Committee drafts legislation that allocates federal funds to government agencies, departments, and organizations. This committee also drafts a Budget Resolution that sets limits to these appropriations.

Website: Appropriations.senate.gov

The Senate Armed Services Committee oversees military operations, weapons development, national security aspects of nuclear energy, and issues related to members of the Armed Forces.

Website: Armed-Services.senate.gov

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee deals with legislation concerning banks, financial aid to corporations, urban development, mass transit, and price controls for necessities such as rents and services.

Website: Banking.senate.gov

The House Budget Committee plans federal revenue and spending - in other words who pays for our government and what the money is used for.

The Committee drafts the annual federal budget and monitor adherence to it. They also are responsible for the operations of the Congressional Budget Office.

Website: Budget.senate.gov

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee deals with issues such as highway safety, interstate commerce, consumer products, sports, and weather.

Website: Commerce.senate.gov

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee deals with legislation regarding air and water pollution, highway construction and maintenance, the environment, fisheries, wildlife, flood control, and public structures such as federal buildings, bridges, and dams.

Website: EPW.senate.gov

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is responsible for legislation concerning our national energy policy - including emergency preparedness, nuclear waste policy, and territorial policy.

Website: Energy.senate.gov

The Senate Ethics Committee investigates violations of Senate rules and regulations, as well as other allegations of improper conduct. This committee also recommends Senate rules and disciplinary actions. It has the authority to expel a senator from Congress.

Website: Ethics.senate.gov

The Senate Finance Committee deals with legislation on issues such as the federal debt, Social Security, customs, and tariffs.

Website: Finance.senate.gov

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee deals with issues such as national security, national boundaries, diplomatic service and embassies, treaties, declarations of war, foreign assistance, and the protection of U.S. citizens abroad.

Website: foreign.senate.gov

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee is responsible for most components of the Department of Health and Human Services.

It deals with labor and employment laws and workforce training programs.

Website: HELP.senate.gov

The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee deals with issues concerning the Department of Homeland Security. Issues might include cyber-security, immigration laws, and the relationship between the federal government and other jurisdictions.

It also is responsible for the national archives, the Census, the federal Civil Service, and the Postal Service.

Website: HSGAC.senate.gov

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee deals with legislation to help alleviate the unique difficulties of native Americans (American Indians, native Hawaiians, native Alaskans) such as education, economic development, land management, and health care.

Website: Indian.senate.gov

Oversees U.S. intelligence activities - including programs and budgets.

The President and intelligence agencies are required to fully inform the Senate Intelligence Committee of all intelligence activities (including covert actions and intelligence failures). In some cases, this information may be restricted to only the committee leaders (as well as Congressional leadership).

Website: Intelligence.senate.gov

The Senate Judiciary Committee provides oversight of the Department of Justice and presidential nominations for Supreme Court nominations and other federal judges.

This committee also deals with legislation regarding civil liberties, federal penitentiaries, constitutional amendments, patents and copyrights, immigration, and holidays.

Website: Judiciary.senate.gov

The Senate Rules and Administration Committee deals with legislation regarding the administration of the Senate offices, Senate rules, issues regarding federal elections, and the erection of monuments.

It also is responsible for the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institute, and the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Website: Rules.senate.gov

The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee deals with legislation relating to the Small Business Administration, and researches and reports on issues relating to small businesses.

Website: SBC.senate.gov

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee deals with legislation concerning veteran compensation and benefits, readjustment to civilian life, rehabilitation, education, and national cemeteries.

Website: Veterans.senate.gov