“U.S. Electricity Sector: Summer 2022 Outlook,” CRS insight IN11943, May 31, 2022 (7-page PDF) “Membership of the 117th Congress: A Profile,” CRS Report R46705, May 25, 2022 (17-page PDF) “Dynamic Scoring in the Congressional Budget Process,” CRS Report R46233, May 24, 2022 (24-page PDF) “Legislative Branch: FY2022 Appropriations,” CRS Report R46936, May 18, 2022 (44-page … Read more
From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Majority Leader The Majority Leader is elected by her party colleagues. In the Senate, the Majority Leader, in collaboration with the Minority Leader, directs the legislation schedule for the Senate. Each is her party’s spokesperson and chief strategist. In the House, the Majority Leader is … Read more
From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Speaker The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, selected by the caucus of the party to which she belongs and formally elected by the whole House. Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution states: “The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other … Read more