Joe Morelle

The Committee on House Administration oversees the day-to-day operations of the House of Representatives, including federal election law, campaign finance, House rules, and security. It also manages entities like the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution.

This joint committee oversees the functions of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), setting standards for government printing, distribution, and archival of federal documents. It addresses public access to government information and the efficiency of federal printing operations.

The Joint Committee of Congress on the Library plays an important role in developing legislation and providing oversight in its area of jurisdiction. The committee holds hearings, conducts investigations, and reviews bills that shape federal policy.

The Committee on Appropriations holds the power of the purse, responsible for writing legislation that allocates federal funds to numerous government agencies, departments, and organizations. Its twelve subcommittees determine spending levels for discretionary programs across the government, after reviewing presidential budget requests and holding hearings.