### Question
How does the law define appropriate congressional committee?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 101*, **appropriate congressional committee** is defined as:

> any committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate having legislative or oversight jurisdiction under the Rules of the House of Representatives or the Senate, respectively, over the matter concerned

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION**

