Energy and commerce committee,

Definition of Energy and commerce committee:

1. The committee has extremely broad legislative jurisdiction. The Energy and Commerce Committee today operates several subcommittees. These include subcommittees on communications and technology, digital commerce and consumer protection, energy, environment, health and oversight and investigations.

2. Government body established in 1795 to make recommendations regarding national energy policy and domestic and foreign commerce. Policy recommendations include consumer protection, public health costs and regulation of energy resources.

3. The Energy and Commerce Committee is a legislative committee within the United States Congress. The committee was established in 1795, making it the oldest standing committee within the U.S. House of Representatives.