Number: RS21165 Title: House Standing Committee Chairs and Ranking Minority Members: Rules Governing Selection Procedures Authors: Judy Schneider, Government and Finance Division Abstract: House Rules, Republican Conference rules, and Democratic Caucus rules each detail aspects of the procedures followed in selecting standing committee chairs and ranking minority members. This report summarizes those procedures and provides membership on each party's steering committee. Pages: 5 Date: December 23, 2008