October 17, 2025
Congress committees wield subpoenas and set schedules
20 House committees set federal agency budgets and subpoena power
🏢Legislative Process
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