§276d United States Group; Appointment; Term; Meetings

Summary

No more than 24 Members of Congress are chosen to meet with Canada’s Parliament at least once a year and also when Congress is not in session to talk about issues affecting both countries. The 24‑member cap does not apply during the first session of the 86th Congress or for meetings held in the United States. Half the U.S. group is picked by the Speaker from the House (at least 4 must be from the House Foreign Affairs Committee). The other half is picked by the President of the Senate based on recommendations from the Senate majority and minority leaders (at least 4 must be from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee). The 4 House and 4 Senate committee members serve for the whole Congress; the rest are appointed for each meeting. The House delegation leader must be from Foreign Affairs. The Senate delegation leader must be from Foreign Relations unless the President of the Senate, on the Majority Leader’s recommendation, says otherwise.