House Committees

Controls the federal purse strings by drafting annual legislation that allocates discretionary spending across government departments, agencies, and federal programs.

The primary tax-writing body of the House, exercising jurisdiction over federal revenue, customs, tariffs, trade agreements, and major entitlement programs including Social Security.

Possesses sweeping authority over domestic commerce, public health and healthcare delivery, energy regulation, environmental standards, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.

Oversees federal education policy, higher education and student aid, workforce development, labor standards, wages, and employee protections.

Vested with constitutional oversight, administration of federal courts, immigration and border laws, civil rights, criminal justice, antitrust regulation, and federal law enforcement.

Supervises the Department of Defense, military operations, national security strategy, foreign assistance, diplomatic policy, and international relations.