WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL33313) on Jan. 14, 2022, entitled "Congressional Membership and Appointment Authority to Advisory Commissions, Boards and Groups" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus: * * * Summary Congress statutorily establishes a wide array of commissions, boards, and advisory bodies to provide it with assistance in meeting various legislative, investigative, and administrative responsibilities. Some of these en  more