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SRES 38

A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

119th Congress Introduced by John Thune

Summary of Senate Resolution 38 (SRES 38) OverviewSenate Resolution 38 (SRES 38) is a resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate on January 24, 2025. The purpose of this resolution i

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Summary of Senate Resolution 38 (SRES 38)

Overview

Senate Resolution 38 (SRES 38) is a resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate on January 24, 2025. The purpose of this resolution is to establish the majority party's membership on certain Senate committees for the 119th Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Key Provisions

  • Constitutes the majority party's membership on the following Senate committees:
    • Appropriations
    • Armed Services
    • Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
    • Budget
    • Commerce, Science, and Transportation
    • Energy and Natural Resources
    • Environment and Public Works
    • Finance
    • Foreign Relations
    • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
    • Judiciary
    • Rules and Administration
    • Small Business and Entrepreneurship
    • Veterans' Affairs
  • Specifies that the membership on these committees will remain in effect for the 119th Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Potential Impact

  • This resolution formalizes the majority party's control over key Senate committee assignments for the duration of the 119th Congress.
  • It ensures the majority party can advance its legislative priorities through these influential committee assignments.
  • The committee memberships established by this resolution will shape the Senate's policy agenda and which bills move forward for consideration by the full chamber.

Procedural Aspects

  • As a Senate resolution, SRES 38 does not require the approval of the House of Representatives or the President to take effect.
  • The resolution was introduced and will be considered solely by the U.S. Senate.
  • If adopted, the committee memberships established by SRES 38 will remain in place until the 120th Congress begins, or until the Senate chooses new committee assignments.

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

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