Senate · Standing committee

Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Official site: http://www.rules.senate.gov/

Composition

17 members

● R 9● D 8

Jurisdiction

The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration has legislative jurisdiction over the organization and operation of Congress. This includes matters such as congressional rules and procedures, corruption, the relationship of Congress with the other branches of government, and general administration of the Senate. The Committee is also responsible for recommending improvements in organization and operation with a view toward strengthening Congress, simplifying its operations, improving its relationships with other branches of the United States Government, and enabling it better to meet its responsibilities under the Constitution of the United States.

Leadership

Chair