The Committee on Energy and Commerce has broad jurisdiction over energy policy, healthcare, telecommunications, consumer protection, environmental quality, and interstate and foreign commerce. It oversees numerous federal agencies and shapes legislation impacting significant sectors of the economy.

The Oversight and Government Reform 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.

Commonly known as the 'traffic cop' of the House, the powerful Committee on Rules determines the rules and procedures under which specific bills will be considered on the House floor. It sets debate times, determines which amendments are in order, and structures the legislative process.