A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

2/3/2025, 9:30 PM
Congress
119
Number
SRES - 17
Introduced on
2025-01-07
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/7/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution establishes the minority party's membership on the following Senate committees: 

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry;

Appropriations;

Armed Services;

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs;

Budget;

Commerce, Science, and Transportation;

Energy and Natural Resources;

Environment and Public Works;

Finance;

Foreign Relations;

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions;

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs;

Indian Affairs;

Judiciary;

Rules and Administration;

Small Business and Entrepreneurship;

Veterans' Affairs;

Joint Economic Committee;

Select Committee on Ethics;

Select Committee on Intelligence; and

Special Committee on Aging.

Bill 119 S.Res. 17 is a resolution that pertains to the organization of certain committees within the US Congress for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. Specifically, this resolution addresses the membership of the minority party on these committees. The resolution aims to establish the minority party's representation on these committees until their successors are chosen.

This resolution is important as it ensures that both the majority and minority parties have a voice and representation on key committees within the Congress. By constituting the minority party's membership on these committees, the resolution promotes bipartisanship and collaboration in the decision-making process.

Overall, Bill 119 S.Res. 17 plays a crucial role in maintaining a balanced and fair representation of both political parties within the US Congress, ultimately contributing to a more effective and inclusive legislative process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
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Latest Summary2/3/2025

This resolution establishes the minority party's membership on the following Senate committees: 

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry;

Appropriations;

Armed Services;

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs;

Budget;<...

Latest Action1/7/2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S40; text: CR S43)