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October 17, 2025

Congress committees wield subpoenas and set schedules

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20 House committees set federal agency budgets and subpoena power

The House has 20 standing committees and the Senate has 16

Committee chairs are elected by majority party members

Committees hold hearings, mark up bills, and subpoena witnesses

🏢Legislative Process

People, bills, and sources

What you can do

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Track committee hearings

Visit Congress.gov to find committee meeting schedules and hearing transcripts