What is a subcommittee?
A subcommittee is a smaller panel of a committee that focuses on part of its work.
Short AnswerA smaller panel of a committee that focuses on part of its work
Explanation
How Congress WorksMost standing committees split their work among subcommittees, which can hold hearings and mark up bills before the full committee acts.
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