Some standing committees in the House of Representatives are agriculture, budget, ethics, foreign affairs, and homeland security. Veteran's affairs, ways and means, and education are also standing committees in the House of Representatives.
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Agriculture
Appropriations
Armed Services
Budget
Education and Labor
Energy and Commerce
Financial Services
Foreign Affairs
Homeland Security
House Administration
Judiciary
Oversight and Government Reform
Rules
Science and Technology
Small BusinessStandards of Official Conduct
Transportation and Infrastructure
Veterans' Affairs
Ways and Means
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At this time, there are 20 standing committees in the United States House of Representatives. In addition, there is one select committee.
The majority party controls the standing committees in each house of congress. The U.S. Congress includes the United States House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate.
Standing committees are permanent panels approved by the House of Representatives and Senate rules. One purpose of a standing committee is to review legislation and make suggestions. The second purpose is to monitor agencies and programs within their jurisdiction.
House standing committees Joint committees of congress && Senate standing committees