This resolution formally appoints specific Representatives as chairs of House standing committees for the 119th Congress. It lists 15 committee chairs, including Mr. Thompson (Agriculture), Mr. Cole (Appropriations), and Mr. Jordan (Judiciary), among others. The bill has no policy provisions - it solely assigns leadership roles within the House committee structure. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects committee operations but does not change laws or regulations.
HRES 14 is a procedural resolution formally assigning specific U.S. Representatives to membership on 17 House standing committees for the 119th Congress (2025 session). It names individual members, such as Ms. Craig for Agriculture, Ms. DeLauro for Appropriations, and Mr. Smith for Armed Services, to serve on their designated committees. This resolution has no policy provisions or legislative impact - it solely establishes committee membership as part of the House's organizational process. It directly affects the named committee members by assigning their official committee roles.
This bill (SCONRES 2) is a routine procedural resolution setting the date and procedure for Congress to count electoral votes in the 2025 presidential election. It directs both the House and Senate to meet on January 6, 2025, in the House Chamber to count electoral votes in alphabetical order by state, with appointed tellers handling the certificates. The resolution does not change election rules but formalizes the standard process for certifying the presidential election results as required by law. It directly affects Congress, which must follow this specific procedure to officially declare the election outcome.
This concurrent resolution authorizes the U.S. Capitol rotunda to be used for the lying in state of former President Jimmy Carter from January 7 to 9, 2025. It directs the Architect of the Capitol to arrange the ceremony, including moving the ceremonial platform (catafalque) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the rotunda, under the guidance of the Senate Majority Leader and House Speaker. The resolution honors Carter’s service as the 39th U.S. President and facilitates public viewing of his remains during this ceremonial period.
This bill extends the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, which organizes the presidential inauguration, and continues its authorization to use the Capitol's rotunda and Emancipation Hall for inauguration events. The extension takes effect January 3, 2025, maintaining the committee's existing authority as established by prior resolutions. It does not create new policy but ensures continuity in planning for the next presidential inauguration.
This resolution (SRES 3) elects Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa to serve as President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, a ceremonial leadership role typically held by the most senior member of the majority party. It directly affects Grassley by formally appointing him to this position, which involves presiding over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President. The resolution is purely procedural and does not create new laws or affect constituents. It was introduced and passed on January 3, 2025.
SRES 4 is a routine procedural resolution notifying the President of the United States that Senator Charles E. Grassley has been elected as President pro tempore of the Senate. This position, held by the most senior member of the majority party, presides over Senate sessions in the absence of the Vice President. The resolution serves as a standard formal communication required by Senate rules to inform the executive branch of this leadership appointment. It does not create new laws or policies but completes a mandatory step in Senate organizational procedures following the start of a new Congress.
This resolution (SRES 6) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Senator Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore. It expresses the Senate's gratitude for her dedication and formally designates her as "President Pro Tempore Emerita" upon her departure from that role. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture recognizing her service, with no effect on laws, funding, or regulations. It directly affects Senator Murray by granting her a formal title reflecting her past leadership role.
SRES 7 is a procedural resolution that sets the Senate's daily meeting time to 12:00 PM (noon) unless changed by a separate order. It directly affects Senate operations by standardizing the start time for daily sessions. This resolution does not alter policy, impact constituents, or involve legislative substance - it solely addresses internal scheduling. As a procedural measure, it requires no committee action or voting on policy outcomes.
This bill is a procedural resolution electing Jackie Barber of South Dakota as Secretary of the Senate, effective January 3, 2025. It formally appoints her to a leadership position within the U.S. Senate, a role responsible for administrative and procedural duties supporting Senate operations. The resolution does not create new policy or affect constituents; it solely confirms an internal Senate leadership appointment. The bill was introduced and passed by the Senate on January 3, 2025.
SRES 9 is a procedural resolution notifying the President of the United States that Jackie Barber has been elected as Secretary of the Senate. This resolution, submitted by Senator Thune on January 3, 2025, follows the standard Senate procedure for formally informing the President of the election of this specific Senate officer. It does not create new laws or affect constituents, as it solely addresses a routine administrative notification. The bill directly involves the President and the Senate's internal leadership structure.
This resolution elects Jennifer A. Hemingway of Georgia as the Senate's Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, a position responsible for Senate security and protocol. The bill formally confirms her appointment through a Senate resolution, requiring no additional legislative action. It directly affects Hemingway, who will assume this leadership role overseeing Senate operations and facility security. The resolution is procedural, with no policy changes or new requirements beyond the election itself. It was introduced and passed by the Senate on January 3, 2025.
