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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 chaired by Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY).

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History

On March 22, 2007 the Committee released, under the name of the Ranking House member, Jim Saxton, a report titled "Nanotechnology: The Future is Coming Sooner than you think" that addresses issues such as Nanotechnology and the Technological singularity.

Jurisdiction

The Committee holds hearings, performs research and advises Members of Congress.

Subcommittees

Members, 111th Congress

Majority Minority
Senate members
House members

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