Title: What is a Senate Committee |  Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
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What is a Senate Committee?
Content: Committees review bills, conduct oversight, issue reports, and hold hearings on issues of interest to the committee and under its jurisdiction. Throughout the course of a Congress, the committee may convene three types of hearings: legislative hearings, oversight hearings and confirmations hearings. For more information on committees, or to view a list of current committees, click here. What is a subcommittee? Subcommittees are formed to share specific tasks within the jurisdiction of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Subcommittees are responsive to the full committee and must work within the rules and guidelines established by the full committee. Subcommittees each have chairman and ranking member who are responsible for calling hearings and introducing legislation that fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee. Click here for a list of subcommittees under the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. How is legislation brought to the committee?