Committees
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Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives
About this object
The Interior and Insular Affairs Committee gathered for an official photo in the 1960s.
Congress conducts the majority of its work in committee. Members and House staff share memories and offer descriptions of the inner workings of House panels, including administration, hearings, investigations, and legislation. Detailed accounts of the various aspects of committee work provide a personal perspective on an essential facet of the institution.
Chairmen and Seniority
Representative Dellums shares memories of his ascension to chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
The Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative of California
Making the Switch from Banking to Commerce
Michael R. Lemov recounts the experience of moving to a new committee.
Michael R. Lemov, Chief Counsel, Investigations Subcommittee, House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Transcript (PDF)
Initial Hearing on Consumer Product Safety Act
Michael R. Lemov shares memories of a high-profile committee hearing.
Michael R. Lemov, Chief Counsel, Investigations Subcommittee, House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Transcript (PDF)
Conference Committees
Michael R. Lemov provides background on conference committees.
Michael R. Lemov, Chief Counsel, Investigations Subcommittee, House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Transcript (PDF)
Staff Participation in Hearings
Former Judiciary counsel Benjamin Zelenko describes the typical role of Judiciary Committee staff during the 1960s.
Benjamin Zelenko, Counsel, House Committee on the Judiciary
Preparation for Hearings
Explanation of the mechanisms that keep committee hearings running.
Patricia (Tish) Speed Schwartz, Chief Clerk/Administrator, House Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript (PDF)