Personal interests and seniority.
The full membership of the United States Congress considers a bill after it has been examined by a member or committee of Congress. Members of Congress present bills they support to the entire Congress for discussion and approval.
House of Representatives.
Committee on Commonwealth Membership ended in 2007.
Committee on Commonwealth Membership was created in 2006.
Committee chairmen are chosen based on seniority, expertise, and party affiliation in the U.S. Congress. In general, the majority party in Congress selects committee chairmen, usually based on recommendations from party leaders. Chairmanships can also be influenced by internal committee rules and traditions.
Majority party
By voting of the current committee chairs
You would call it a Joint Committee....
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America was created in 1940.
The United States Senate has equal membership from each state. The Senate is comprised of two Senators from each of the fifty states.
Judiciary
Standing Committee o.O