Number: 98-151
Title: House Committees: Categories and Rules for Committee Assignments
Authors: Judy Schneider, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Both House and party rules detail procedures for committee assignments. House rules address the election and membership of committees, especially limitations on membership. The Democratic Caucus and Republican Conference rules designate categories of committees and specify service limitations in addition to those in the House rules.
Pages: 3
Date: March 20, 2008