Committee Chairperson
Definition
The Committee Chairperson leads a specific committee within Congress, setting its agenda by deciding when—or whether—bills that the committee is responsible for will be considered.
Analogy
Think of them as a project manager in a company. They decide which tasks (bills) are important, who should work on them, and when they need to be completed.
Related terms
Standing Committee: A permanent committee in Congress that considers bills within its designated subject area.
Subcommittee: A smaller part of a larger committee that handles specific parts of the committee's workload.
Markup Session: The process by which congressional committees and subcommittees debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation.
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