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

Introduced January 14, 2025Last action January 14, 2025
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Plain English Summary

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Summary of the Bill

This is a routine housekeeping resolution that assigns specific members of the House of Representatives to serve on certain standing committees. Standing committees are the permanent working groups in Congress that focus on particular topics — such as agriculture, defense, education, or finance — where lawmakers review proposed laws, hold hearings, and shape legislation before it goes to the full House for a vote.

At the beginning of each new Congress, or when vacancies arise, the House must formally vote to place members on these committees. This resolution simply names which representatives will serve on which committees. It does not create new laws, change government policy, or direct spending. It is an internal organizational matter necessary for Congress to function.

This resolution primarily affects the members of Congress being assigned to committees, as it determines what policy areas they will work on and oversee. Indirectly, it affects all Americans because committee assignments shape which lawmakers have influence over specific issues — from healthcare to national security to the economy. The resolution was agreed to in the House without objection, meaning no member opposed it, which is typical for this type of procedural action.

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Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

January 14, 2025

Sponsor

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Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33]DCA

Legislative History

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 14, 2025
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H126)

Jan 14, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H126)

Jan 14, 2025
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Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H125-126)

Jan 14, 2025
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Submitted in House

Jan 14, 2025

Submitted in House

Jan 14, 2025