It is often called the most important committee in the Senate because of its broad jurisdiction.

The broad jurisdiction of his new job can only enhance the local party's fund-raising appeal.

No major treaties have been passed that have broad, sweeping jurisdiction in space, and it is largely unclear who would enforce such laws.

Its broad legislative jurisdiction has assured its primary role as a forum for the public discussion of social and constitutional issues.

The Secret Service exercises broad investigative jurisdiction over a variety of financial crimes.

The Committee is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.

For example, the Canadian constitution created broad provincial jurisdiction over direct taxation, property, and civil rights.

To enable it to carry out that task, the Court has broad jurisdiction to hear various types of action.

The Committee has a broad jurisdiction over the operation of our country's health care, schools, employment and retirement programs.

The broad jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee continues to evolve with each new Congress.