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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

Summary of Bill SRES 17

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.

Congressional Summary of SRES 17

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.

Current Status of Bill SRES 17

Bill SRES 17 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 7, 2025. Bill SRES 17 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 7, 2025.  Bill SRES 17's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S40; text: CR S43) as of January 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 17

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 17

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 17

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

Comments

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Amora Britt

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1 year ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. It seems like it could cause some problems for us. I hope they reconsider it.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 17

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