Although its effect on the federal bureaucracy remains to be seen, the new department is already shifting the delicate balance of power among Congressional committees.

Setting jurisdictional boundaries among committees has always proved troublesome.

Throughout its history, the General Conference Mennonite Church organizational structure was divided among various committees and boards.

Consequently, their number, independence, and autonomy vary among committees.

Next it will be cut up and dispersed among various committees according to their jurisdiction and expertise, and then reassembled by the Rules Committee.

Unmanned surveillance aircraft enjoy considerable support among Congressional committees who control military spending because they are relatively inexpensive and do not pose the risk of human casualties.

In the past, jurisdiction over housing measures had been divided among several committees.

To prevent the Secretaries' bill from being fragmented among committees, the special committee was created, drawing its members from the three standing committees.

In addition, rivalry among Congressional committees prevented a unified assessment of spending and taxes.

Due to the large amount of work, Congress divides its tasks among different committees.