Number: RL33061
Title: Homeland Security and House Committees: Analysis of 109th Congress Jurisdiction Changes and Their Impact on the Referral of Legislation
Authors: Michael L. Koempel and Judy Schneider, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report analyzes 828 bills and joint resolutions that were introduced in the 109th Congress through May 26, 2005, and that concerned subject matter included in the rules changes and the Legislative History. Additional criteria pertained to the identification of legislation for the analysis, as explained in the report. A committeeby- committee analysis shows the impact of rules changes on referrals of legislation to specific committees. An analysis of subject-matter jurisdiction, including a comparison to the referral of related measures in the 108th Congress, shows the impact on the referral of specific subject matter.
Pages: 112
Date: August 30, 2005