Congress is the legislative branch of the United States federal government, enacting laws that affect people’s daily lives. The Constitution gives Congress broad powers to fund government functions and programs, hold hearings and to investigate government activities. Congress passes laws that guide the executive and judicial branches of the U.S. federal government and establishes the national budget. The legislative process is described in detail in the Congressional Record, which contains the Calendars of the U.S. House of Representatives and History of Legislation, and the Senate Calendar of Business. These documents list the legislative business eligible for floor action and committee meetings.
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