[20080225]98-367GOV_众议院委员会：工作分配流程.pdf

Order Code 98-367 GOVUpdated February 25, 2008.CRS Repor for CongressHouse Committees: Assignment ProcessJudy SchneiderSpecialist on the CongressGovernment and Finance DivisionIntroductionCommittee assignments often determine the character of a Members career. Theyare also important to the party leaders who organize the chamber and shape thecomposition of the committees. House rules identify some procedures for makingcommittee assignments; Republican Conference and Democratic Caucus rules supplementthese House rules and provide more specific criteria for committee assignments.Information on the number of, and limitations on, assignments is provided in CRSReport 98-151, House Committees. Categories and Rulesfor Committee Assignments.In general, pursuant to House rules, Representatives cannot serve on more than twostanding committees. In addition, both parties identify exclusive committees andgenerally limit service on them; other panels are identified as nonexclusive or exemptcommittees. House and party rules restrict Members service on the Budget, Intelligence,and Standards of Official Conduct Committees to a limited number of terms.Committee Sizes and RatiosTraditionally, the resp