Due to the high volume and complexity of its work, Congress divides its tasks among Committees and Subcommittees. The House and Senate each have their own committee system. In the House, Congressman Dent serves on two committees:
-Subcommittee on Homeland Security
-Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations
-Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
There are a total of 25 committees in the House of Representatives.
The Senate has its own system of committees.
Outline of the jurisdiction of each of the standing committees of the House of Representatives.