| Standing committee | |
|---|---|
Active United States Congress 118th Congress | |
| History | |
| Formed | 1946 |
| Leadership | |
| Chair | Martin Heinrich (D) Since April 26, 2023 |
| Vice chair | David Schweikert (R) Since April 26, 2023 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 20 |
| Political parties | Majority (12)
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| Website | |
| jec | |
The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) is one of four standing joint committees of the U.S. Congress. The committee was established as a part of the Employment Act of 1946, which deemed the committee responsible for reporting the current economic condition of the United States and for making suggestions for improvement to the economy. The JEC is currently chaired by Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico.