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1973 House Committee Organization Inquiry

Original title: Committee organization in the House. Volume 2, Part 3: panel discussions before the Select Committee on Committees, House of Representatives, Ninety-third Congress, first session ... an inquiry under the authority of H. Res. 132 ...

July 20, 2026

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What this does

The document records the foundational discussions that shaped how the U.S. House of Representatives organizes its legislative committees, which determine the flow and oversight of all federal legislation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Members of the House of Representatives

The committee structure determines the legislative jurisdiction and workload for all members of the House.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of panel discussions held by the on Committees during the 93rd Congress. The committee was tasked with reviewing and potentially reorganizing the structure of House committees under the authority of House Resolution 132.

Key Facts

  • The document is Volume 2, Part 3 of the panel discussions regarding House committee organization.
  • The inquiry was conducted during the first session of the 93rd Congress.
  • The inquiry was authorized by House Resolution 132.
  • The purpose of the panel discussions was to evaluate the existing committee structure of the House of Representatives.

Why It Matters

The document records the foundational discussions that shaped how the U.S. House of Representatives organizes its legislative committees, which determine the flow and oversight of all federal legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of the Select Committee on Committees?
The committee was formed to study and recommend changes to the organizational structure of House committees.
When did these discussions take place?
The discussions occurred during the first session of the 93rd Congress (1973).

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Historical Committee Reform

The document captures a specific moment of institutional self-reflection regarding the efficiency of the House committee system in the early 1970s.

Connected Entities

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