United States Congressional Joint Economic Committee

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Joint Economic Committee
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United States Congress
118th Congress
History
Formed1946
Leadership
Chair Martin Heinrich (D)
Since April 26, 2023
Vice chair David Schweikert (R)
Since April 26, 2023
Structure
Seats20
Political partiesMajority (12)
  •   Democratic (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 Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico.

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