This bill prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from independently leasing new general-purpose office space after enactment, ending its prior authority to do so. It exempts existing leases signed before the law's effective date. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to update a 2016 report, reviewing federal agencies' leasing authorities - including the SEC's - and assessing how many agencies use the General Services Administration for leasing. The focus is on restricting the SEC's leasing power and increasing oversight of federal leasing practices.
This resolution formally assigns members to four standing committees of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. It names specific representatives (e.g., Rep. Stefanik to Armed Services, Rep. Jordan to Oversight) without altering committee rules or policy. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect constituents; it simply confirms committee membership under existing House rules. The resolution serves to organize House committee assignments at the start of the new Congress.
SRES 19 is a Senate resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter's life and legacy, commending his decades of public service, humanitarian work, and diplomatic achievements including the Camp David Accords and founding The Carter Center. The resolution specifically recognizes his Nobel Peace Prize, efforts to combat diseases like Guinea worm, and 30+ years of Habitat for Humanity homebuilding. It formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, while highlighting his role in establishing U.S.-China diplomatic relations and creating the Departments of Education and Energy. As a symbolic resolution with no policy impact, it directly affects no individuals or entities but serves as a formal Senate tribute to Carter's historical contributions.
HRES 21 is a routine procedural resolution formally appointing specific House members to four standing committees: Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Ways and Means. It lists the names of 50+ representatives assigned to these committees for the 119th Congress. This resolution does not change any laws, allocate funding, or affect constituents - it simply confirms committee memberships following standard House procedures. As a procedural measure, it has no policy impact beyond administrative committee assignments.
This resolution appoints specific members to four standing committees of the House of Representatives: Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Ways and Means. It lists the named representatives (e.g., Mr. Hoyer, Ms. DeGette, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. Doggett) who will serve on these committees for the 119th Congress. The resolution is a routine procedural step to fill committee positions after the new Congress convenes, with no policy changes or external effects. It directly affects the listed representatives by assigning their committee roles.
This resolution assigns the majority party's members to Senate committees for the 119th Congress, as determined by the majority party leadership. It formally lists specific senators (e.g., Mr. Thune as Chair for Agriculture, Ms. Collins for Appropriations) who will serve on each committee until successors are chosen. The resolution is purely procedural, establishing committee membership structure without creating new laws or altering policy. It directly affects Senate committee operations and the roles of participating senators.
This resolution assigns minority party members to specific Senate committees for the 119th Congress (2025-2026). It specifies which senators will serve in minority leadership roles on each committee, such as Senator Klobuchar on Agriculture or Senator Warren on Banking. The assignments remain in effect until successors are chosen, following standard Senate committee appointment procedures.
HCONRES 1 is a procedural resolution that allows the House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader (or their designees) to direct congressional members to assemble outside Washington, D.C., after consulting with minority leaders, if they determine it serves the public interest. It establishes a specific process requiring joint notification to both chambers before holding sessions elsewhere during the 119th Congress. The resolution does not create new laws or alter policy but changes how Congress organizes its meetings. It directly affects congressional operations by providing a formal mechanism for relocating sessions outside the District of Columbia.
This procedural resolution (SRES 2) directs the Senate Secretary to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has a quorum present and is ready to begin business. It serves a standard congressional function to formally notify the House when the Senate meets the required number of members for official proceedings. The bill does not create new policies, affect any individuals or groups, or alter existing laws. It simply facilitates the Senate's ability to conduct legislative business by confirming quorum status. (1 sentence)
This resolution formally notifies the House of Representatives that Charles E. Grassley has been elected as the President pro tempore of the Senate. It is a procedural measure that confirms the Senate's internal leadership selection and communicates that information to the other chamber. The document does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official record of the Senate's organizational structure.
SRES 10 is a procedural resolution notifying the House of Representatives that Jackie Barber has been elected as Secretary of the Senate. The Secretary of the Senate is a Senate leadership position responsible for administrative and procedural duties within the Senate. This resolution serves as a routine formal notification to the House, as required by Senate rules, without changing any laws or policies.
This resolution formally notifies the House of Representatives that Jennifer A. Hemingway has been elected as the Senate's Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. It is a procedural measure requiring the Senate to inform the House of an internal Senate leadership appointment, directly affecting the Senate's internal operations and the coordination between legislative chambers. The bill contains no policy changes or funding provisions.
