reporters receive passes valid for an entire Diet session. The public gallery must follow internal statutes mandated by the chairman, and the chairman retains the authority to command the guards and law enforcement officials to maintain order in the public gallery. Committees The largest committee room in each House is Committee Room Number 1 which is widely known for its live broadcasts and where the budget committee, key special committees and political party debates are hosted. Summoning of sworn and unsworn witnesses also takes place in this room. See also Prime Minister's Official Residence (Japan) References Further reading National Diet Building at House of Councillors website Buildings and structures in Chiyoda, Tokyo Government of Japan Government buildings in Japan Government buildings completed in 1936 Seats of national legislatures Building Art Deco architecture Fires at legislative buildings Government buildings with domes 1936 establishments in Japan