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HRES 13

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

119th Congress Introduced by Lisa McClain

HRES 13: Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives OverviewBill Number: HRES 13 Title: Electing Members to certain standing committees of the

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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HRES 13: Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives

Overview

Bill Number: HRES 13
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 06, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of HRES 13 is to elect members to serve on certain standing committees of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. Standing committees are permanent legislative committees that have jurisdiction over a particular subject area, such as Appropriations, Ways and Means, or Foreign Affairs. Electing members to these committees is a critical step in organizing the House and allowing it to conduct its legislative business.

Key Provisions

  • Elects members to serve on the following House standing committees:
    • Appropriations
    • Armed Services
    • Budget
    • Energy and Commerce
    • Financial Services
    • Foreign Affairs
    • Judiciary
    • Natural Resources
    • Oversight and Reform
    • Rules
    • Transportation and Infrastructure
    • Ways and Means
  • Specifies the number of members to be elected to each committee
  • Allows for the possibility of subsequent resolutions to elect additional members or make changes to committee assignments

Affected Parties and Impacts

This resolution directly affects the membership of the House standing committees, which are crucial to the legislative process. By electing members to these committees, the House is empowering them to consider bills, conduct oversight, and shape policy within their respective jurisdictions. The committee assignments made through this resolution will have a significant impact on the legislative agenda and priorities of the 119th Congress.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HRES 13 was introduced on January 6, 2025 and passed the House without objection, with the motion to reconsider being laid on the table. This indicates that the resolution was approved by the House in a timely manner as part of the organizational process at the start of the new Congress. The resolution does not specify a timeline for when the elected members must be sworn in or when the committees must be fully constituted, leaving flexibility for the House to implement the changes.

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