United States Congressional Joint Economic Committee

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Joint Economic Committee
Standing committee
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United States Congress
119th Congress
History
Formed1946
Leadership
Chair David Schweikert (R)
Since January 3, 2025
Vice chair Eric Schmitt (R)
Since January 3, 2025
Structure
Seats20
Political partiesMajority (12)
  •   Republican (6)
  •   Republican (6)
Minority (8)
Website
jec.senate.gov

    The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) is one of four standing joint committees of the U.S. Congress. The committee was established as a part of the Employment Act of 1946, which deemed the committee responsible for reporting the current economic condition of the United States and for making suggestions for improvement to the economy. The JEC is currently chaired by Representative David Schweikert of Arizona.

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    Historical committee rosters

    118th Congress

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    117th Congress

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    116th Congress

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    115th Congress

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    References

    1. U.S. Senate. Rules and Administration Committee. Authority and Rules of Senate Committees, 2009–2010. (Senate Document 111-3) Washington, DC: GPO, 2009. p.223 See also 15 USC 1024.
    2. "U.S. Senate: Joint Economic Committee". www.senate.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
    3. "About - United States Joint Economic Committee". www.jec.senate.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
    4. "Heinrich Confirmed as Chair of the Joint Economic Committee in 118th Congress - Heinrich Confirmed as Chair of the Joint Economic Committee in 118th Congress - United States Joint Economic Committee". www.jec.senate.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
    5. "After Vote by Members, JEC Ready to Begin Official Business for the 117th Congress".
    6. "Schumer Announces Senate Democratic Committee Memberships for the 116th Congress | Senate Democratic Leadership". 13 December 2018.
    7. Pelosi Names Members to the Joint Economic Committee
    8. Committee, United States Joint Economic. "About - United States Joint Economic Committee". www.jec.senate.gov. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
    9. "U.S. Senate: Joint Economic Committee". www.senate.gov. Retrieved 2017-01-08.