Joint Committee on the Library

The Joint Committee on the Library is a bipartisan group of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate that oversees the operations of the Library of Congress. Its main responsibilities include managing the library’s budget, supporting its mission to provide access to knowledge and information, and ensuring the library effectively serves Congress and the public. The committee plays a key role in guiding policies, making recommendations, and overseeing special projects related to the library’s functions and resources.