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Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it's a foundational, though largely symbolic, first step for a new Congress to formally establish communication with the executive branch. It ensures that Congress officially notifies the President that it has a sufficient number of members present to legally operate and is ready to engage. While it doesn't change any specific laws or allocate money, it is a necessary procedure to properly kick off the legislative session. Without this resolution, Congress hasn't technically informed the President that it's open for business and prepared to receive official communications, making it an important part of the orderly transition and functioning of government at the start of each new congressional term.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The Speaker of the House is authorized to appoint two members from the House of Representatives.
This grants specific authority to the Speaker to carry out a traditional and necessary procedural step.
PROVISION 02
These two House members will join with a committee appointed by the Senate.
This ensures that both chambers of Congress work together to formally notify the President.
PROVISION 03
The combined committee will officially inform the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.
This is the formal declaration that Congress has enough members present to legally conduct business.
PROVISION 04
The committee will also tell the President that Congress is ready to receive any communications he wishes to make.
This officially opens the lines of communication between Congress and the President for the new session.
This bill matters because it's a foundational, though largely symbolic, first step for a new Congress to formally establish communication with the executive branch. It ensures that Congress officially notifies the President that it has a sufficient number of members present to legally operate and is ready to engage. While it doesn't change any specific laws or allocate money, it is a necessary procedure to properly kick off the legislative session. Without this resolution, Congress hasn't technically informed the President that it's open for business and prepared to receive official communications, making it an important part of the orderly transition and functioning of government at the start of each new congressional term.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The Speaker of the House is authorized to appoint two members from the House of Representatives.
This grants specific authority to the Speaker to carry out a traditional and necessary procedural step.
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These two House members will join with a committee appointed by the Senate.
This ensures that both chambers of Congress work together to formally notify the President.
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The combined committee will officially inform the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.
This is the formal declaration that Congress has enough members present to legally conduct business.
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The committee will also tell the President that Congress is ready to receive any communications he wishes to make.
This officially opens the lines of communication between Congress and the President for the new session.
The resolution was passed on the assembly day of Congress to allow for immediate notification to the President.
GLOSSARY
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Quorum
The minimum number of members that must be present in a legislative body, like the House or Senate, for it to legally conduct official business, such as voting on bills.
House Resolution (H. Res.)
A legislative measure proposed and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that addresses matters only within the House, such as its rules or procedures. It does not go to the Senate or the President to become law.
Speaker of the House
The presiding officer of the U.S. House of Representatives, who is elected by its members and typically belongs to the majority party.
Committee
A small group of members from a legislative body, like Congress, that is appointed to consider specific issues, conduct investigations, or carry out particular tasks and then report back to the full body.
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTS
JAN 3, 25
Submitted in House
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 3, 25
Submitted in House
COMMITTEE
JAN 3, 25
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8)
FLOOR
JAN 3, 25
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)