The Committee on Natural Resources considers legislation related to public lands, national parks, wildlife, fisheries, mining, energy resources on federal lands, and Native American affairs. It oversees agencies like the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture.

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.