The permanent committees of Congress are called a standing committee. The standing committees of each house are controlled by the majority leader.
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In 1816, Congress created the first permanent committees for the Senate. They created 12 legislative committees in December of 1816.
because the committees help to pass the bill or return to committee for further changes.
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The Committees of Correspondence were formed for the purpose of keeping the colonies informed. They were created by the Patriot leaders.