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Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.
1/15/2025, 6:19 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 3
Bill 119 H.Res. 3, also known as the "Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress," is a resolution that grants the Speaker of the House the authority to appoint a committee to formally notify the President of the United States of the assembly of Congress.
The purpose of this resolution is to establish a protocol for informing the President of the beginning of a new session of Congress. This notification is important as it marks the official start of the legislative branch's work and signals the beginning of a new term for members of Congress.
The committee appointed by the Speaker will be responsible for delivering this notification to the President in a formal and respectful manner. This process is a longstanding tradition in the United States government and serves as a symbolic gesture of the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 3 is a procedural resolution that outlines the process for notifying the President of the assembly of Congress and upholding the traditions of the American political system.
The purpose of this resolution is to establish a protocol for informing the President of the beginning of a new session of Congress. This notification is important as it marks the official start of the legislative branch's work and signals the beginning of a new term for members of Congress.
The committee appointed by the Speaker will be responsible for delivering this notification to the President in a formal and respectful manner. This process is a longstanding tradition in the United States government and serves as a symbolic gesture of the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 3 is a procedural resolution that outlines the process for notifying the President of the assembly of Congress and upholding the traditions of the American political system.
Congressional Summary of HRES 3
This resolution provides for the House of Representatives (together with the Senate) to notify the President that a quorum of each chamber of Congress has assembled.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 3
Bill HRES 3 is currently in the status of Passed in House since January 3, 2025. Bill HRES 3 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HRES 3's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 3
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 3
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional operations and organization
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 3
Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.
Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.
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