<P> 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 . They also have oversight responsibility to monitor agencies , programs , and activities within their jurisdictions , and in some cases in areas that cut across committee jurisdictions . Due to their permanent nature , these committees exist beyond the adjournment of each two - year meeting of Congress . </P>
what are the standing committees in the house and the senate
permanent legislative panels established by the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate rules