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Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

12/30/2022, 3:48 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 861

Bill 117 H.Res. 861, also known as the "Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to establish a committee that will be responsible for notifying the President of the United States when the House of Representatives is assembled.

The committee outlined in this resolution will consist of five members appointed by the Speaker of the House. These members will be tasked with formally notifying the President when the House of Representatives is in session and ready to conduct business. This notification is important as it allows the President to be aware of the legislative activities taking place in the House.

The resolution also specifies the procedures and protocols that the committee must follow when notifying the President. This includes the method of communication, the timing of the notification, and any other relevant details that ensure the process runs smoothly. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 861 is a procedural resolution aimed at ensuring effective communication between the House of Representatives and the President. It is a non-partisan measure that seeks to streamline the notification process and facilitate the smooth functioning of the legislative branch of government.

Congressional Summary of HRES 861

This resolution provides for a committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled.

Current Status of Bill HRES 861

Bill HRES 861 is currently in the status of Passed in House since January 10, 2022. Bill HRES 861 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2022.  Bill HRES 861's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 10, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 861

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
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 HRES 861

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- House of Representatives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 861

Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

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