Notwithstanding changes which have occurred over time (1) , the Select Committee on HomelandSecurity has been charged with conducting a review of House rules, including Rule X, as they apply to homelandsecurity matters,and recommending changes to the Rules Committee no later than September 30, 2004. Jurisdictions Parallel Between House and Senate. 190 , to study the need for joint rules and procedures).
On January 7, 2003, the House created a Select Committee on Homeland Security withlegislative and oversight jurisdiction over the newly created Department of Homeland Security. The selectcommittee is alsomandated to study House rules, including Rule X, as they apply to homeland security matters, and to recommendchanges to theHouse Rules Committee no later than September 30, 2004. This report briefly addresses jurisdiction and referralreform options. Itwill be updated if events warrant.