### Question
How does PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE define designated congressional committees?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 247d*, **designated congressional committees** is defined as:

> the following committees of the Congress:


(i) In the House of Representatives: the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Government Reform, and the Select Committee on Homeland Security (or any successor to the Select Committee)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 247d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part B-Federal-State Cooperation**

