[20050105]RS22018_第109届国会众议院委员会制度规则的变化.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22018January 5, 2005Committee System Rules Changes in theHouse, 109th Congressname redactedSpecialist on the CongressGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryThis fact sheet details changes in the committee system contained in H.Res. 5, therules of the House for the 109th Congress, agreed to by the House January 4, 2005, andthe Speakers announced policies. The fact sheet will not be updated unless further ruleschanges for the 109th Congress are adopted.Committee Organization and StructureBudget Committee Membership. One member of the majority and one memberof the minority are to be “designated” by the respective elective leadership. Current rulesstate that such members be “from” elected leadership.Committee on Homeland Security. A standing Committee on HomelandSecurity is created with legislative and oversight jurisdiction. Rule X grants the new paneljurisdiction over “(1) overall homeland security policy; (2) organization andadministration of the Department of Homeland Security; (3) functions of the Departmentof Homeland Security related to the following: (A) border a