committee hearing
Panel questions witnesses
A committee hearing is a formal meeting where a legislative committee gathers information, hears testimony, or examines proposed legislation.
Witnesses—experts, officials, or affected parties—speak before committee members who question them: The CEO was called to testify at a Senate committee hearing.
Hearings may investigate wrongdoing, vet nominees, or shape policy before bills reach a full vote.
- chairpersonOne who leads meetings
- agendaFormal discussion list
- quorumMinimum for valid proceedings
- roll callAttendance-taking procedure
- point of orderFormal rules inquiry
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