United States House Committee on the Judiciary
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The U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, also called the House Judiciary Committee, is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives. It is charged with overseeing the administration of justice within the federal courts, federal administrative agencies, and federal law enforcement entities. The Judiciary Committee is often involved in the impeachment process against federal officials. Because of the legal nature of its oversight, committee members usually have a legal background, but this is not required.
Standing committee | |
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Active United States House of Representatives 118th Congress | |
History | |
Formed | June 6, 1813 |
Leadership | |
Chair | Jim Jordan (R) Since January 7, 2023 |
Ranking member | Jerry Nadler (D) Since January 7, 2023 |
Vice chair | Vacant |
Structure | |
Seats | 44 |
Political parties | Majority (25)
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Jurisdiction | |
Senate counterpart | Senate Committee on the Judiciary |
In the 118th Congress, the chairman of the committee is Republican Jim Jordan of Ohio, and the ranking minority member is Democrat Jerry Nadler of New York.