Number: RL33313 Title: Congressional Membership and Appointment Authority to Advisory Commissions, Boards, and Groups Authors: Matthew E. Glassman, Government and Finance Division Abstract: This compilation attempts to identify all congressional commissions and similar bodies currently in existence. It includes any statutorily created entity (boards, advisory panels etc.) whose membership scheme mandates the participation of Members of Congress either as potential members, or as participants in the process of designating the membership. Pages: 134 Date: March 26, 2008