The congressional staffs do secretarial work for the Congressmen. They handle public relations, read and answer the mail, read the newspapers and try to sniff out public opinion. They give advice on how to stay in office. They actually read some of the bills that come up for a vote and summarize them for the congressman. They plan his campaigns, make appointments for him, get him invited to meetings and parties, arrange his travel and tell him what to say in his speeches.
Yes in general, committee chairmen are selected from members of the majority party.
Members of a congressional committee gather information; compare and evaluate legislative alternatives; identify policy problems and propose solutions; select, determine, and report measures for full chamber consideration; monitor executive branch performance; and study law that has been imposed.
The current members of the Medicare oversight committee in Congress can vary depending on the specific committee being referred to. In the House of Representatives, the main committee with oversight of Medicare is the Committee on Energy and Commerce, while in the Senate, the Committee on Finance deals with Medicare. The members of these committees change with each congressional session, so it is best to consult the official congressional websites or other reliable sources for the most up-to-date information on current committee members.
loyal party members and long time members
The house rules committee. APEX
Members of a congressional committee gather information; compare and evaluate legislative alternatives; identify policy problems and propose solutions; select, determine, and report measures for full chamber consideration; monitor executive branch performance; and study law that has been imposed.
A Member of Congress will still go to House and Senate committee which will work their will on it.
standing committee
National Republican Congressional Committee was created in 1886.
A Congressional Conference Committee is formed to discuss a bill which has Congress in disagreement over. Senior members of standing committees in each house form the committee that originated the piece of legislation. These committees come into play if both houses have passed different versions of the same bill.
a congressional debate takes place and members vote on the measure
a congressional debate takes place and members vote on the measure