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The Committees

What each committee is actually responsible for — because a trade only appears in this site's reports when the traded company sits inside a committee's jurisdiction.

Where these definitions come from. Not from us, and not from an encyclopedia. The jurisdiction of every standing committee is set out in the chambers' own standing rules — House Rule X and Senate Rule XXV — published by the Government Publishing Office. Each committee below carries its rule citation, its own official jurisdiction page, and a Wikipedia link for convenience.

This matters for reading the rest of the site. Our committee-to-sector map is what connects a trade in, say, a pharmaceutical company to a hearing in Energy and Commerce. Publishing the rule beside the mapping means you can check that connection against the source instead of taking our word for it. Where we map a committee to sectors, those sectors are listed.

House 23

CommitteeResponsible forSectors mapped SeatsSources
House Committee on Agriculture
House Rule X, cl. 1(a)
Agriculture generally: farm programs and credit, commodity markets, crop insurance, forestry, nutrition and food assistance, and inspection of agricu… Agriculture, Food & Beverage 55
House Committee on Appropriations
House Rule X, cl. 1(b)
Appropriation of federal revenue: the bills that actually fund government departments and agencies, plus rescissions and transfers of unexpended bala… not mapped 64
House Committee on Armed Services
House Rule X, cl. 1(c)
Defense generally: the armed forces, military procurement and research, bases and installations, the Selective Service, and strategic materials stock… Defense & Aerospace 58
House Committee on Education and Workforce
House Rule X, cl. 1(e)
Education and labour: schools and universities, student aid, workplace safety, wages and hours, pensions, and labour-management relations. Education 40
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Rule X, cl. 1(f)
The broadest House jurisdiction: energy policy and utilities, public health and drug regulation, food and drug safety, telecommunications and broadca… Chemicals, Coal, Healthcare Services, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals & Biotech, Telecommunications, Utilities 54
House Committee on Ethics
House Rule X, cl. 1(g)
The conduct of Members, officers and employees of the House, including the financial disclosure rules this site is built on. not mapped 11
House Committee on Financial Services
House Rule X, cl. 1(h)
Banking and finance: banks and credit unions, securities and exchanges, insurance, monetary policy, housing, and international finance. Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Investment Funds, Real Estate 54
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Rule X, cl. 1(i)
Foreign relations: treaties and diplomacy, foreign assistance, arms export controls, international economic policy, and the State Department. not mapped 59
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Rule X, cl. 1(j)
Homeland security: border and transportation security, emergency preparedness and response, cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, and the Departm… Defense & Aerospace 40
House Committee on House Administration
House Rule X, cl. 1(k)
The administration of the House itself, plus federal elections, campaign finance law, and the Library of Congress and Smithsonian. not mapped 12
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Rule X, cl. 1(m)
Public lands and resources: mining and mineral rights, oil and gas on federal land, national parks, fisheries and wildlife, water rights, and Native … Coal, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas 48
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Rule X, cl. 1(n)
Government operations and the House's broadest investigative authority: federal civil service, procurement, the Postal Service, and the District of C… not mapped 50
House Committee on Rules
House Rule X, cl. 1(o)
The rules and order of business of the House — which bills reach the floor, and under what terms for debate and amendment. not mapped 13
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Rule X, cl. 1(p)
Civilian science and technology: NASA, the National Science Foundation, energy research, standards and technology, and federal R&D policy. Defense & Aerospace, Semiconductors, Software & IT Services, Technology Hardware 44
House Committee on Small Business
House Rule X, cl. 1(q)
Small business generally, and the Small Business Administration and its lending and assistance programmes. not mapped 29
House Committee on the Budget
House Rule X, cl. 1(d)
The federal budget process: the concurrent budget resolution, aggregate spending and revenue levels, and oversight of the Congressional Budget Office. not mapped 37
House Committee on the Judiciary
House Rule X, cl. 1(l)
The judiciary and law: federal courts, civil liberties, immigration, bankruptcy, patents and copyright, and antitrust — including oversight of large … Software & IT Services 45
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Rule X, cl. 1(r)
Transport and public works: roads, aviation, railways, maritime and ports, pipelines, water resources, and federal buildings. Automotive, Construction, Transportation 71
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House Rule X, cl. 1(s)
Veterans: healthcare and hospitals, benefits and compensation, education and vocational programmes, and national cemeteries. Healthcare Services 26
House Committee on Ways and Means
House Rule X, cl. 1(t)
Revenue: taxation and tariffs, Social Security, Medicare, and the trade agreements that set customs duties. not mapped 45
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
House Rule X, cl. 11
Oversight of the intelligence community and intelligence-related activities, including the intelligence budget. Defense & Aerospace, Software & IT Services 27
House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
House Resolution (select committee)
A select committee examining economic and security competition with the People's Republic of China, including technology and supply chains. not mapped 24
House Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021
House Resolution (select subcommittee)
A select subcommittee examining events surrounding January 6, 2021. not mapped 8

Senate 21

CommitteeResponsible forSectors mapped SeatsSources
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Rule XXV, 1(a)
Agriculture and food: farm programmes and commodity prices, forestry, rural development, nutrition assistance, and — notably — futures and commodity … Agriculture, Food & Beverage 23
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Rule XXV, 1(b)
Appropriation of federal revenue: the Senate half of the bills that fund the government. not mapped 30
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Rule XXV, 1(c)
Defence: the armed forces, military procurement and research, bases, and nuclear energy for military purposes. Defense & Aerospace 28
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Senate Rule XXV, 1(d)
Banks, securities and financial markets, insurance, housing and urban development, monetary policy, and export and currency controls. Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Investment Funds, Real Estate 24
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Rule XXV, 1(f)
Interstate commerce and transport: aviation, railways, shipping and ports, highways safety, communications and broadcasting, consumer affairs, scienc… Automotive, Media & Entertainment, Semiconductors, Software & IT Services, Technology Hardware, Telecommunications, Transportation 28
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Rule XXV, 1(g)
Energy and public lands: oil, gas and coal, nuclear and renewable energy, mining and mineral rights, national parks, and federal water power. Coal, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Utilities 20
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senate Rule XXV, 1(h)
Environmental protection and public works: air and water quality, toxic substances, solid waste, highways and bridges, and flood control. Chemicals, Construction, Utilities 19
Senate Committee on Finance
Senate Rule XXV, 1(i)
Revenue and health financing: taxation and tariffs, customs, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, and reciprocal trade agreements. Healthcare Services, Insurance 27
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senate Rule XXV, 1(j)
Foreign policy: treaties and ambassadorial nominations, foreign assistance, arms sales abroad, and international economic policy. not mapped 22
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Senate Rule XXV, 1(l)
Health, education and labour: public health and biomedical research, the Food and Drug Administration, schools and student aid, workplace safety, and… Education, Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals & Biotech 24
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Rule XXV, 1(k)
Homeland security and government operations, with broad investigative authority over the efficiency and economy of federal activity. Defense & Aerospace 15
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
S. Res. 4 (95th Congress)
Matters relating to Native Americans, Native Hawaiians and Alaska Natives, including trust lands, health and education. not mapped 12
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Senate Rule XXV, 1(n)
The rules and administration of the Senate, plus federal elections and campaign finance law. not mapped 17
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Senate Rule XXV, 1(o)
Small business generally and the Small Business Administration. not mapped 19
Senate Committee on the Budget
Senate Rule XXV, 1(e)
The congressional budget process and the concurrent budget resolution. not mapped 21
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Senate Rule XXV, 1(m)
The judiciary and law: judicial nominations, civil liberties, immigration, patents and copyright, bankruptcy, and antitrust. Software & IT Services 22
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Senate Rule XXV, 1(p)
Veterans: hospitals and medical care, benefits and compensation, education, and cemeteries. Healthcare Services 19
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
S. Res. 338 (88th Congress)
The conduct of Senators and Senate staff, including the financial disclosure rules this site is built on. not mapped 6
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
S. Res. 400 (94th Congress)
Oversight of the intelligence community and intelligence-related activities, including the intelligence budget. Defense & Aerospace, Software & IT Services 21
Senate Special Committee on Aging
S. Res. 33 (87th Congress)
A study and oversight committee on issues affecting older Americans; it cannot report legislation. not mapped 13
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
S. Res. 220 (99th Congress)
Monitoring and oversight of international narcotics control programmes. not mapped 8

Joint committees and commissions 5

CommitteeResponsible forSectors mapped SeatsSources
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
22 U.S.C. § 3001
An independent commission (the U.S. Helsinki Commission) monitoring security and human-rights commitments in Europe. not mapped 11
Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
2 U.S.C. § 132
Oversight of the Library of Congress and of works of art in the Capitol. not mapped 12
Joint Committee on Printing
44 U.S.C. § 101
Oversight of government printing and the Government Publishing Office. not mapped 11
Joint Committee on Taxation
26 U.S.C. §§ 8001–8023
A joint committee that scores the revenue effect of tax legislation and reviews large tax refunds; its estimates underpin most tax bills. not mapped 10
Joint Economic Committee
Employment Act of 1946
A joint committee studying the national economy and reporting on economic conditions; it does not report legislation. not mapped 20

Why some committees are deliberately unmapped

Appropriations, Budget, Rules, Oversight and Ways and Means touch nearly everything the government does. Mapping them to sectors would link almost every trade to almost every hearing and mean nothing at all, so they are left out of the relevance engine on purpose. They still appear here, and their members' trades are still in the database — they simply do not generate jurisdiction-based pairings.

Rule text: House Rules · Senate Rules · how the mapping is used: Methodology.