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Standing Committees
The House of Representatives has seventeen standing committees.
| House of Representatives | |
|---|---|
| Name of Committee | No. of Members |
| Cabinet | 40 |
| Internal Affairs and Communications | 40 |
| Judicial Affairs | 35 |
| Foreign Affairs | 30 |
| Financial Affairs | 40 |
| Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology | 40 |
| Health, Labour and Welfare | 45 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | 40 |
| Economy, Trade and Industry | 40 |
| Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | 45 |
| Environment | 30 |
| National Security | 30 |
| Fundamental National Policies | 30 |
| Budget | 50 |
| Audit and Oversight of Administration | 40 |
| Rules and Administration | 25 |
| Discipline | 20 |
Special Committees
The jurisdiction and number of members of a special committee are decided by resolution of the House in question when the committee is established.
(set up in the 213th ordinary session)
| House of Representatives | |
|---|---|
| Name of Committee (Abbreviated) | No. of Members |
| Disasters | 35 |
| Political Reform | 40 |
| Okinawa and Northern Problems | 25 |
| North Korean Abductions and Other Issues | 25 |
| Consumer Affairs | 35 |
| Reconstruction after Great East Japan Earthquake | 40 |
| Investigation of Nuclear Power Issues | 35 |
| Regional Revitalization, Policies on Children, and Digital Society Promotion | 35 |