congressional committees
Congressional committees are specialized groups within the United States Congress comprised of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. These committees are assigned with the task of conducting in-depth investigations, drafting and revising legislation, overseeing government agencies, and providing oversight in specific policy areas, enabling more efficient and detailed lawmaking.
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