Number: RS21431
Title: House Select Committee on Homeland Security: A Fact Sheet
Authors: Judy Schneider, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: On January 7, 2003, the House created a Select Committee on Homeland Security. The panel is granted legislative and oversight jurisdiction over the newly created Department of Homeland Security. It is also mandated to study House rules, including Rule X, as they apply to homeland security matters and recommend changes to the House Rules Committee no later than September 30, 2004.
Pages: 5
Date: October 4, 2004