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What are standing committees in congress? What duties and functions do they perform? Include examples of some of the committees from each house of Congress from your textbook.

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standing committees are permanent legislative panels established by the united state house of representative. Its duties include reviewing legislation submitted by legislator and vote on changes to the bill. Also they hold expert hearing and examine material evidence regarding legislation. examples include senate foreign relation committee, The house committee on agriculture studies.
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