The Standing Committees of Congress are the working components of the legislative Body. Each committee considers measures and issues within its jurisdiction and report its findings recommendations to the Speaker in a Standing Committee Report for adoption by the Congress.
There are seven Standing Committees of the Congress, and they are:
- Ways and Means (W&M)
- Resource and Development (R&D)
- Education (E)
- Judiciary and Governmental Operations (J&GO)
- External Affairs (ExAff)
- Transportation and Communications (T&C)
- Health and Social Affairs (H&SA)
Special Committees are appointed by the Speaker and also submit their findings through a Special Committee Report. Aside from the Committee to Wait on the President, the other special committee in the current Congress is the Special Committee on Climate Change.
| Standing Committee | Date | Special Committee |
|---|---|---|
| 21st Congress Standing Committee Reports | May 11, 2019 thru May 10, 2021 | 21st Congress Special Committee Reports |
| 20th Congress Standing Committee Reports | May 11, 2017 thru May 10, 2019 | 20th Congress Special Committee Reports |
| 19th Congress Standing Committee Reports | May 11, 2015 thru May 10, 2017 | 19th Congress Special Committee Reports |
| 18th Congress Standing Committee Reports | May 11, 2013 thru May 10, 2015 | 18th Congress Special Committee Reports |
| 17th Congress Standing Committee Reports | May 11, 2011 thru May 10, 2013 | 17th Congress Special Committee Reports |
| 16th Congress Standing Committee Reports | May 11, 2009 thru May 10, 2011 | 16th Congress Special Committee Reports |
| 15th Congress Standing Committee Reports | May 11, 2007 thru May 10, 2009 | 15th Congress Special Committee Reports |
| 14th Congress Standing Committee Reports | May 11, 2005 thru May 10, 2007 | |
| 13th Congress Standing Committee Reports | May 11, 2003 thru May 10, 2005 |