Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RL33061Homeland Security and House Committees:Analysis of 109th Congress Jurisdiction Changesand Their Impact on the Referral of LegislationAugust 30, 2005Michael L. KoempelSenior Specialist in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionJudy SchneiderSpecialist in CongressGovernment and Finance Division