House members from both sides of the aisle are retiring from Congress at a fast clip or are seeking other offices. A House panel considered among the most prestigious and desirable to get a spot on, the Energy and Commerce Committee, reflects the coming congressional brain drain.

The “A-list” House committee has vast jurisdiction over public policy, including regarding health insurance, such as Medicare and Medicaid. Plus it also has responsibility for matters including telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, environmental quality, energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce, among others.