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

1/31/2025, 10:09 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 13

Bill 119 HRES 13, also known as the "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives," is a piece of legislation that focuses on the process of selecting members for specific standing committees within the House of Representatives. The bill outlines the procedures and guidelines for electing members to these committees, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.

The bill emphasizes the importance of diversity and representation within these committees, aiming to create a balanced and inclusive group of members who can effectively address a wide range of issues. It also highlights the significance of expertise and experience in the selection process, prioritizing individuals who have the necessary qualifications to contribute meaningfully to the work of the committees.

Overall, Bill 119 HRES 13 seeks to streamline the process of electing members to standing committees in the House of Representatives, promoting fairness, transparency, and diversity in the selection process. By outlining clear guidelines and procedures for selecting committee members, the bill aims to ensure that the committees are composed of individuals who can effectively address the important issues facing the country.

Congressional Summary of HRES 13

This resolution elects Chairs for the following committees:

Agriculture

Appropriations

Armed Services

Budget

Education and Workforce

Energy and Commerce

Financial Services

Foreign Affairs

Homeland Security

Judiciary 

National Resources

Oversight and Government Reform

Science, Space, and Technology 

Small Business

Transportation and Infrastructure

Veterans' Affairs

Ways and Means

Current Status of Bill HRES 13

Bill HRES 13 is currently in the status of Passed in House since January 6, 2025. Bill HRES 13 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 6, 2025.  Bill HRES 13's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 13

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 13

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional committeesHouse Committee on AgricultureHouse Committee on AppropriationsHouse Committee on Armed ServicesHouse Committee on Education and the WorkforceHouse Committee on Energy and CommerceHouse Committee on Financial ServicesHouse Committee on Foreign AffairsHouse Committee on Homeland SecurityHouse Committee on Oversight and Government ReformHouse Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyHouse Committee on Small BusinessHouse Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureHouse Committee on Veterans' AffairsHouse Committee on Ways and MeansHouse of RepresentativesMembers of Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 13

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