[20030421]98-340_国会工作人员：职责和职能.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-340 GOV Updated April 21, 2003Congressional Staff: Duties and FunctionsJohn S. PontiusSpecialist in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionFaye M. BullockTechnical Information SpecialistGovernment and Finance DivisionThe tasks of a Members personal staff include developing legislation, managing theoffice, press relations, answering mail, casework, scheduling appearances andappointments, and other duties. Congressional committee staff assist Members withcommittee hearings, markups, reports, and assist Members when necessary on the floorand in conference committees. This fact sheet is one of a series of fact sheets onlegislative process; see http:/www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml .Member Personal StaffMembers of Congress control the hiring of personal staff as well as the assignmentof tasks in their offices. While the staff of a Members office in the House ofRepresentatives may not exceed 18 full-time employees and four part-time employees, theaverage number of staff in an office is 15 (2002 House Staff Employment survey by theCongressi