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SRES 15

A resolution electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

119th Congress Introduced by Chuck Schumer

Elects Gary B. Myrick (VA) as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate; formalizes the minority's officer appointment with no duties or term details in the resolution.

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Bill Summary · SRES 15

Summary of SRES 15: A resolution electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate

Overview

SRES 15 is a Senate resolution that formally elects Gary B. Myrick of Virginia to serve as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate. The measure was introduced in the Senate on January 3, 2025, and was agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent on the same day.

Purpose

  • To officially appoint and recognize Gary B. Myrick as the Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
  • To establish, on behalf of the Senate, the minority party’s designated officer responsible for the office of Secretary for the Minority.

Key Provisions

  • The sole operative clause: “That Gary B. Myrick of Virginia be, and he is hereby, elected Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.”
  • The bill contains no additional provisions, terms, duties, or funding details beyond the election of the individual to the office.

Legislative Actions and Timeline

  • Introduced in the Senate: January 3, 2025.
  • Considered and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent: January 3, 2025 (as reflected in the Congressional Record page CR S8).
  • Passed/agreed to in the Senate on January 3, 2025 (unanimous consent, no amendments).
  • Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (primary sponsor).

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Charles E. Schumer.

Effects and Stakeholders

  • Affects the office of the Senate’s minority by designating its Secretary.
  • The resolution formalizes the appointment of Gary B. Myrick to this role. The bill does not specify duties, term length, compensation, or other operational details; those aspects would typically be governed by Senate rules or the minority party’s internal guidelines.
  • Immediate effect upon passage is to recognize and authorize Myrick’s position as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

Practical Notes

  • The bill is a procedural, ceremonial type of legislation typical for filling an officer position within the Senate.
  • No fiscal provisions or broad policy changes are involved.

This summary captures the essential purpose, provisions, and procedural history of SRES 15 as introduced and acted upon in January 2025.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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