### Question
How does the law define relevant congressional committees?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 1748a*, **relevant congressional committees** is defined as:

> the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1748a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-ADMINISTRATION**

