Number: 98-367
Title: House Committees: Assignment Process
Authors: Judy Schneider, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Committee assignments often determine the character of a Member's career. They are also important to the party leaders who organize the chamber and shape the composition of the committees. House rules identify some procedures for making committee assignments; Republican Conference and Democratic Caucus rules supplement these House rules and provide more specific criteria for committee assignments.
Pages: 2
Date: February 25, 2008