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HRES 1135On FloorFederalhouse

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

Introduced March 25, 2026Last action March 25, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution is a routine administrative action taken by the House of Representatives to assign members of Congress to specific standing committees. Standing committees are the smaller working groups within the House where most of the detailed legislative work takes place — such as reviewing proposed bills, holding hearings, and conducting oversight of government agencies. Examples include committees focused on areas like the budget, agriculture, armed services, or transportation.

The resolution simply fills seats on these committees by formally electing specific House members to serve on them. This is a standard housekeeping process that happens regularly, particularly at the start of a new Congress, when a member leaves a committee, or when a vacancy needs to be filled. It does not create new laws or change existing policy on its own.

This type of action primarily affects members of Congress themselves, as it determines which lawmakers will have a direct role in shaping legislation in particular policy areas. Indirectly, it can matter to everyday Americans because committee assignments influence which members have a say over issues like healthcare, taxes, defense, and more. The resolution passed without objection, meaning all members present agreed to it without a formal vote being needed.

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Latest Action

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

March 25, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]RIN

Legislative History

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

Mar 25, 2026
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Mar 25, 2026
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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Mar 25, 2026
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Considered as privileged matter.

Mar 25, 2026
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Submitted in House

Mar 25, 2026
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Submitted in House

Mar 25, 2026