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HRES 14

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

119th Congress
Introduced by Pete Aguilar,

H.Res. 14 formally elects 17 Members of Congress to various House standing committees, enabling them to draft legislation and exercise oversight in their respective policy areas.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary ยท HRES 14

Legislative Summary: H.Res. 14 (119th Congress)

Overview

H.Res. 14 is a House Resolution focused on the internal organizational structure of the United States House of Representatives. Its primary purpose is to formally elect specific Members of Congress to various standing committees.

In the House of Representatives, committee assignments are critical as they determine which legislators have the authority to draft, review, and vote on specific pieces of legislation before they reach the full House floor.

Key Provisions

The resolution serves as a formal appointment record, placing the following Members on their respective standing committees:

Committee Member
Agriculture Ms. Craig
Appropriations Ms. DeLauro
Armed Services Mr. Smith of Washington
Budget Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania
Education and Workforce Mr. Scott of Virginia
Energy and Commerce Mr. Pallone
Financial Services Ms. Waters
Foreign Affairs Mr. Meeks
Homeland Security Mr. Thompson of Mississippi
Judiciary Mr. Raskin
Natural Resources Mr. Huffman
Oversight and Government Reform Mr. Connolly
Science, Space, and Technology Ms. Lofgren
Small Business Ms. Velรกzquez
Transportation and Infrastructure Mr. Larsen of Washington
Veterans Affairs Mr. Takano
Ways and Means Mr. Neal

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Affected Members: The 17 Members of Congress named in the resolution are now officially authorized to serve on the listed committees.
  • Legislative Process: By filling these seats, the House ensures that these committees have the necessary membership to conduct hearings, mark up bills, and exercise oversight of the executive branch.
  • Public Impact: While this is an internal administrative resolution, the members assigned to these committees will influence policy in areas ranging from national security and the federal budget to agriculture and veterans' affairs.

Procedural History

  • Submitted: January 6, 2025
  • Status: Passed/Agreed to in the House.
  • Action: The resolution was considered as a privileged matter and passed without objection. Motions to reconsider were laid on the table, effectively finalizing the appointments.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Rep. Pete Aguilar.

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