It depends on what committee you are talking about.
Seniority system
Seniority.
Committee chairpersons decide if a bill will get a hearing or not.
The majority party from each house selects the chairperson for each committee.The unwritten rule of the seniority system traditionally has guided the selection of chairpersons. The seniority system gave the member of the majority party with the longest uninterrupted service on a particular committee the leadership of that committee.
As of October 2023, the chairpersons of the powerful congressional committees include key figures such as Rep. Jim Jordan, who leads the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee. In the Senate, Sen. Dick Durbin serves as the chair of the Judiciary Committee, while Sen. Patty Murray heads the Appropriations Committee. These positions play a crucial role in shaping legislation and overseeing government operations.
The International Olympic Committee.
Members of Congress usually choose committee chairperson on the basis of seniority. Nominations are made by the majority party caucus or conference.
Sign vouchers for expensescall additional meetingsapprove summaries of testimonenforce order.
The games committee decide what events will take place.
The Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
The system that grants leadership of a committee to the member of the majority party with the longest uninterrupted service is known as "seniority." This practice is commonly observed in the United States Congress, where seniority is used to determine committee chairpersons and other leadership roles, reflecting the belief that longer-serving members have gained valuable experience and knowledge.
Chairpersons of congressional committees are determined by the political party that holds the majority in each chamber of Congress. Typically, the majority party's leadership, including the Speaker of the House or the Senate Majority Leader, selects committee chairs based on seniority, expertise, and loyalty to party priorities. In the case of the House, committee chairs are often chosen through a formal vote by the majority party's members. The Senate employs a similar process, though it may also consider individual Senators' interests and past performance.