Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

Plain-English Summary

This is a routine procedural resolution that authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint a small committee whose sole job is to inform the President of the United States that Congress has officially gathered and is ready to conduct business. This typically happens at the start of a new session of Congress.

This resolution is a longstanding tradition and formality rather than a policy proposal. It does not create any new laws, programs, or regulations, and it does not directly affect the daily lives of Americans. It is one of several housekeeping steps that Congress takes at the beginning of a session to formally organize itself and establish communication with the executive branch.

The resolution passed the House without objection, meaning no members opposed it. This is common for procedural measures like this, as they are noncontroversial and simply follow established parliamentary customs that have been practiced for many years.