In the United States Congress, standing committees are permanent legislative panels established by the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate rules. (House Rule X, Senate Rule XXV.)Because they have legislative jurisdiction, standing committees consider bills and issues and recommend measures for consideration by their respective chambers.

The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber.Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States.. The composition and powers of the Senate are established by Article One of the United States Constitution. The Senate is composed of senators, each of …