Standing committee
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A Standing committee is a permanent congress committee which deals with legislation in a special area. They can also hold investigations or oversight of agencies within their jurisdiction. Examples are the House Agriculture Committee and the Senate Foreign Relation Committee.[1]
References
- â U.S. Government and Politics