### Question
How is the term appropriate congressional committees defined?


### Answer
The term **appropriate congressional committees** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 3531* as the following:

> the committees referred to in subparagraph (B) and any other committees of the Congress that have jurisdiction involving the matter with respect to which consultations are to be held

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 3531*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-URUGUAY ROUND TRADE AGREEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER I-APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS > Part C-Uruguay Round Implementation and Dispute Settlement**

