Bill 119 H.Res. 39, also known as the "Ranking Member on a Standing Committee of the House of Representatives Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to establish a process for ranking members on certain standing committees within the House of Representatives.
The bill outlines that the ranking member of a standing committee shall be determined by a vote of the majority party members of the committee, with the ranking member serving for the duration of the Congress unless removed or replaced.
Additionally, the bill specifies that the ranking member shall have certain responsibilities, including representing the minority party on the committee, participating in committee activities, and serving as a liaison between the committee and the minority party leadership.
Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 39 seeks to provide a clear and transparent process for determining the ranking member on standing committees in the House of Representatives, ensuring that minority party members have a voice and representation in the committee's decision-making processes.