Subcommittee
Definition
A group within a standing committee that specializes even further into specific aspects of the larger topic handled by its parent standing committee.
Analogy
If you think about your favorite band, subcommittees would be like individual band members who have their own solo projects aside from their work with the band - they focus on more specific music genres but still contribute to overall band’s success.
Related terms
Markup Session: This refers to meetings held by congressional committees or subcommittees to review content of proposed legislation and suggest changes or corrections – much like editing sessions for new songs before they're released.
Oversight Function: The process by which Congress follows up on laws it has enacted to ensure they are being enforced and administered in the way Congress intended. It's like a band manager checking to make sure everything is going as planned for a concert.
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946: This act reduced the number of congressional committees and created legislative support agencies, which can be compared to a record label restructuring its artists and resources for better efficiency.
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