Definition
A permanent legislative committee handling a specific area of policy, such as Armed Services or Ways and Means. Where the real legislative work happens.
Example Usage
The bill was referred to the Standing Committee on Energy and Commerce for review.
Origin
From 'standing' (permanent) and 'committee' (a group assigned a task).
Fun Fact
The House has 23 standing committees and the Senate has 20, each with specialized jurisdictions over different policy areas.
Source: Legislative terminology
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