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47 Cards in this Set
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Aging (Special) (Senate)
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it has no legislative authority, but it studies issues related to older Americans, particularly Medicare and Social Security.
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Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry (Senate)
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empowered with legislative oversight of all matters relating to the nation's agriculture industry, farming programs, forestry and logging, and legislation relating to nutrition and health.
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Appropriations (Senate)
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It has jurisdiction over all discretionary spending legislation in the Senate.
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Armed Services (Senate)
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Empowered with legislative oversight of the nation's military, including the Department of Defense, military research and development, nuclear energy (as pertaining to national security), benefits for members of the military, the Selective Service System and other matters related to defense policy.
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Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate)
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has jurisdiction over matters related to banks and banking, price controls, deposit insurance, export promotion and controls, federal monetary policy, financial aid to commerce and industry, issuance of redemption of notes, currency and coinage, public and private housing, urban development and mass transit, and government contracts.
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Budget (Senate)
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has jurisdiction over the Congressional Budget Office
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Commerce, Science and Transportation (Senate)
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in charge of the coast guard, coastal management, green technology, highway safety, inland waterways, marine and ocean navigation, marine fisheries, panama canal, science engineering and technology development and research, sports, standards and measurement, transportation, weather, nonmilitary aeronautics, interstate commerce
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Energy and Natural Resources (Senate)
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has jurisdiction over matters related to energy and nuclear waste policy, territorial policy, native Hawaiian matters, and public lands.
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Ethics (Select) (Senate)
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charged with dealing with matters related to senatorial ethics.
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Environment and Public Works (Senate)
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responsible for dealing with matters related to the environment and infrastructure.
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Finance (Senate)
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concerns itself with matters relating to taxation and other revenue measures generally, and those relating to the insular possessions; bonded debt of the United States; customs, collection districts, and ports of entry and delivery; deposit of public moneys; general revenue sharing; health programs under the Social Security Act (notably Medicare and Medicaid) and health programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund; national social security; reciprocal trade agreements; tariff and import quotas, and related matters thereto; and the transportation of dutiable goods
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Foreign Relations (Senate)
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is a standing committee of the United States Senate. It is charged with leading foreign-policy legislation and debate in the Senate. The Foreign Relations Committee is generally responsible for overseeing (but not administering) and funding foreign aid programs as well as funding arms sales and training for national allies. The committee is also responsible for holding confirmation hearings for high-level positions in the Department of State. The committee has considered, debated, and reported important treaties and legislation
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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate)
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(HELP) generally considers matters relating to these issues. Its jurisdiction extends beyond these issues to include several more specific areas, as defined by Senate rules.
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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate)
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has jurisdiction over matters related to the Department of Homeland Security and other homeland security concerns, as well as the functioning of the government itself, including the National Archives, budget and accounting measures other than appropriations, the Census, the federal civil service, the affairs of the District of Columbia, and the United States Postal Service
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Indian Affairs (Senate)
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oversight in matters related to the American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples.
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Intelligence (Select) (Senate)
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is dedicated to overseeing the United States Intelligence Community—the agencies and bureaus of the federal government of the United States who provide information and analysis for leaders of the executive and legislative branches.
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Judiciary (Senate)
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Is in charge of conducting hearings prior to the Senate votes on confirmation of federal judges (including Supreme Court justices) nominated by the president. In recent years, this role has made the committee increasingly a point of contention, with numerous party-line votes and standoffs over which judges should be approved. The committee also has a broad jurisdiction over matters relating to federal criminal law, as well as human rights, immigration law, intellectual property rights, antitrust law, and Internet privacy. It is also Senate procedure that all proposed Constitutional Amendments pass through the Judiciary Committee
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Rules and Administration (Senate)
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responsible for the rules of the United States Senate, administration of congressional buildings, and with credentials and qualifications of members of the Senate, including responsibility for dealing with contested elections
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Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate)
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has jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration and is also charged with researching and investigating all problems of American small business enterprises.
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Veterans' Affairs (Senate)
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deals with oversight of United States veterans issues
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Conference (joint)
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committee of the Congress appointed by the House of Representatives and Senate to resolve disagreements on a particular bill. The conference committee is usually composed of the senior Members of the standing committees of each House that originally considered the legislation.
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Economic (joint)
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study the implications of the Economic Report of the President
Seek ways to coordinate programs involved in the Report File an annual report relating to its study of these implications and programs with the Senate, the House of Representatives, and all Congressional committees having legislative duties relating to the Report Make other reports and recommendations to the Senate and the House as the committee members see fit Hold hearings on the report and other economic matters as the committee members see fit. |
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Library (joint)
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devoted to the affairs and administration of the Library of Congress, which is the library of the federal legislature.
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Printing (joint)
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devoted to overseeing the functions of the Government Printing Office and general printing procedures of the federal government of the United States
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Taxation (joint)
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investigating the operation, effects, and administration of internal revenue taxes
Investigate measures and methods for the simplification of taxes Make reports on the results of those investigations and studies and make recommendations Review any proposed refund or credit of taxes in excess of $2,000,000. |
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Agriculture (House)
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The House Committee on Agriculture has general jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and oversight of some federal agencies, and it can recommend funding appropriations for various governmental agencies, programs, and activities, as defined by House rules.
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Appropriations (House)
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a committee of the United States House of Representatives responsible for setting specific expenditures of money by the government of the United States.
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Armed Services (House)
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is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives. It is responsible for funding and oversight of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the United States armed forces, as well as substantial portions of the Department of Energy.
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Budget (House)
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Its responsibilities include legislative oversight of the federal budget process, reviewing all bills and resolutions on the budget, and monitoring agencies and programs funded outside of the budgetary process.
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Education and the Workforce (House)
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The Education and Labor Committee's purpose is to ensure that Americans' needs are addressed so that students and workers may move forward in a changing school system and a competitive global economy.
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Energy and Commerce (House)
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The Committee has served as the principal guide for the House in matters relating to the promotion of commerce and to the public’s health and marketplace interests, with the relatively recent addition of energy considerations among them.
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Ethics (House)
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Agrees on a set of rules that regulate what behavior is considered ethical for members (rules relating to gifts, travel, campaign activities, treatment of staff, conflicts of interest, etc. are typical)
Conducts investigations into whether members have violated these standards Makes recommendations to the whole House on what action, if any, should be taken as a result of the investigations (e.g. censure, expulsion from the House, or nothing if the member is found not to be violating a rule) Provides advice to members before they (the members) take action, so as to avoid uncertainty over ethical culpability. |
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Financial Services (House)
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oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking, and housing industries. The Committee also oversees the work of the Federal Reserve, the United States Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and other financial services regulators.
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Foreign Affairs (House)
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is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives which has jurisdiction over bills and investigations related to the foreign affairs of the United States
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Homeland Security (House)
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Its responsibilities include U.S. security legislation and oversight of the Department of Homeland Security.
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House Administration (House)
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deals with the general administration matters of the United States House of Representatives.
Manages the library of congress manages salaries, expenditures of HOR traveling expenses |
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Intelligence (Permanent Select) (House)
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charged with the oversight of the United States Intelligence Community, though it does share some jurisdiction with other committees in the House, including the Armed Services Committee for some matters dealing with the Department of Defense and the various branches of the U.S. military.
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Judiciary (House)
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It is charged with overseeing the administration of justice within the federal courts, administrative agencies and Federal law enforcement entities. The Judiciary Committee is also the committee responsible for impeachments of federal officials
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Natural Resources (House)
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Responsible for fisheries and wildlife, native american land, trans-alaska pipeline, military parks and battlefields, USGS, mineral resources, mining interests, marine affairs
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Oversight and Government Reform (House)
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It is charged with overseeing the administration of justice within the federal courts, administrative agencies and Federal law enforcement entities. The Judiciary Committee is also the committee responsible for impeachments of federal officials
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Rules (House)
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Rather than being responsible for a specific area of policy, as most other committees are, it is in charge of determining under what rule other bills will come to the floor.
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Science, Space, and Technology (House)
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It has jurisdiction over non-defense federal scientific research and development. Specifically, the committee has partial or complete jurisdiction over the following federal agencies: NASA, the Department of Energy, EPA, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, NSF, FAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Institute of Standards and Technology, FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and United States Geological Survey.
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Small Business (House)
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has oversight and legislative jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration and its programs, as well provides assistance to and protection of small business, including financial aid and the participation of small business enterprises in federal procurement and government contracts
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Transportation and Infrastructure (House)
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Aviation
Coast Guard and maritime transportation economic development, public buildings and emergency management highways and transit railroads, pipelines, and hazardous materials water resources and environment |
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Veterans' Affairs (House)
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oversees agencies, reviews current legislation, and recommends new bills or amendments concerning U.S. military veterans. Jurisdiction includes retiring and disability pensions, life insurance, education (including the G.I. Bill), vocational training, medical care, and home loan guarantees. The committee oversees the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), veterans' hospitals, and veterans' cemeteries, except cemeteries under the Secretary of the Interior.
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Ways and Means (House)
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The chief tax-writing committee of the United States House of Representatives.
The Committee has jurisdiction over all taxation, tariffs and other revenue-raising measures, as well as a number of other programs including: Social Security Unemployment benefits Medicare Enforcement of child support laws Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, a federal welfare program Foster care and adoption programs |
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Whole (House)
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Normally invoked to give initial consideration of important legislation, including bills for raising revenue, and serves to expedite the process since debate over amendment occurs under a special five-minute rule.
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