2.  18 members  Created in 1816, one of the oldest  Relates to criminal law, human rights, immigration law, intellectual property rights, antitrust law and internet privacy  All proposed constitutional amendments pass through  In charge of conducting hearings prior to the Senate votes on confirmation of federal judges, nominated by the president

3.  Established in 1816  Instrumental in rejection of Treaty of Versailles, Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan  Overseas and funds foreign aid programs, arm sales and training  Relating to boundaries of the United States  Foreign economic, military, technical and humanitarian assistance, loans  Acquisition of land in foreign countries and aspects of nuclear energy

4.  Usually fewer than 500 employees  Estimated 29.6 million small businesses  Create 7 out of 10 new jobs  Created on December 4 th, 1941  Offers protections and better government policies

5.  35 members  Currently 14 democrats and 21 republicans  Meets regularly while the House is in session  Fiscal-related matters and evaluation if the Budget proposal  Also evaluates legislative proposals for fiscal implications prior to voting bills out of the committee

6.  Initiative including No Child Left Behind Act  Higher education programs  College access for low and middle income students/families  Worker health and safety  Workers compensation

7.  Securities, insurance. Banking and house industries  Oversees the work of Federal Reserve, U.S. Department of Treasure, U.S. securities and exchange commission  Once know as Banking and Currency  Created in 1865  Chaired by Jeb Hensarling

8.  In charge of determining under what rule other bills will come to the floor  Described as “traffic cop of Congress”  Formed in 1789, during the first Congress  Exerts vast power in the House  What may be said/done of a bill is limited

10.  Determines who pays for the government people want and how  Debt and deficit  Chairman is Patty Murray  Established in 1974  Drafts Congress’ annual budge and monitors action on the federal budget

11.  Issues include Indian education, economic development, land management, trust responsibilities, healthcare and claims against the U.S.  At the start there were 5 members and continues to grow  Has more senators from the Western and plain states  Committee meets Wednesday/Thursday while the Congress is in session  Hearings and business meetings shall be open to the public

12.  Includes Department of Defense, military research and development, nuclear energy. Benefits. And selective service system  Created as a result of Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946  Merged responsibilities of Committee on Naval Affairs and Committee on Military Affairs  Pay, promotion, retirement and privileges of members of the Armed Forces  Controls petroleum reserves