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HRES 42

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

119th Congress Introduced by Kevin Hern

HRES 42 elects House members to key standing committees, ensuring they can effectively review bills and oversee government operations, enhancing legislative efficiency.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary · HRES 42

Summary of HRES 42: Electing Members to Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HRES 42
  • Title: Electing Members to Certain Standing Committees of the House of Representatives
  • Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table; Agreed to without objection
  • Introduced: January 15, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 42 serves to formally elect a specified list of Members of the House of Representatives to various standing committees. This resolution is a procedural measure that ensures the House committees are staffed with the designated representatives, allowing them to begin their work effectively.

Key Provisions

The resolution elects the following Members to the standing committees of the House:

  • Members Elected:
    • Mr. Lucas
    • Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia
    • Mr. Crawford
    • Mr. DesJarlais
    • Mr. LaMalfa
    • Mr. Rouzer
    • Mr. Kelly of Mississippi
    • Mr. Bacon
    • Mr. Bost
    • Mr. Johnson of South Dakota
    • Mr. Baird
    • Mr. Mann
    • Mr. Feenstra
    • Mrs. Miller of Illinois
    • Mr. Moore of Alabama
    • Mrs. Cammack
    • Mr. Finstad
    • Mr. Rose
    • Mr. Jackson of Texas
    • Ms. De La Cruz
    • Mr. Nunn of Iowa
    • Mr. Van Orden
    • Mr. Newhouse
    • Mr. Wied
    • Mr. Bresnahan
    • Mr. Messmer
    • Mr. Harris of North Carolina
    • Mr. Taylor
    • (Additional members listed in the original text)

Impact

The passage of HRES 42 directly affects the composition of the House's standing committees, which play a crucial role in the legislative process. By electing these members, the resolution facilitates the functioning of committees that handle various legislative responsibilities, including reviewing bills, conducting hearings, and overseeing government operations.

Legislative Actions

  • January 15, 2025:
    • The resolution was submitted in the House.
    • It was considered as a privileged matter.
    • The resolution was agreed to without objection.
    • The motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Kevin Hern

This resolution is a standard procedural action in the House of Representatives, ensuring that committees are filled with members who can contribute to the legislative process effectively.

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

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