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Ranking a Member on a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
2/7/2025, 1:15 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 39
Bill 119 H.Res. 39, also known as the "Ranking Member on a Standing Committee of the House of Representatives Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to establish a process for ranking members on certain standing committees within the House of Representatives.
The bill outlines that the ranking member of a standing committee shall be determined by a vote of the majority party members of the committee, with the ranking member serving for the duration of the Congress unless removed or replaced.
Additionally, the bill specifies that the ranking member shall have certain responsibilities, including representing the minority party on the committee, participating in committee activities, and serving as a liaison between the committee and the minority party leadership. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 39 seeks to provide a clear and transparent process for determining the ranking member on standing committees in the House of Representatives, ensuring that minority party members have a voice and representation in the committee's decision-making processes.
The bill outlines that the ranking member of a standing committee shall be determined by a vote of the majority party members of the committee, with the ranking member serving for the duration of the Congress unless removed or replaced.
Additionally, the bill specifies that the ranking member shall have certain responsibilities, including representing the minority party on the committee, participating in committee activities, and serving as a liaison between the committee and the minority party leadership. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 39 seeks to provide a clear and transparent process for determining the ranking member on standing committees in the House of Representatives, ensuring that minority party members have a voice and representation in the committee's decision-making processes.
Congressional Summary of HRES 39
This resolution ranks Representative Celeste Maloy of Utah immediately after Representative Dale Strong of Alabama on the Committee on Appropriations.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 39
Bill HRES 39 is currently in the status of Passed in House since January 14, 2025. Bill HRES 39 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2025. Bill HRES 39's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 39
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 39
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 39
Ranking a Member on a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Ranking a Member on a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Comments
Ariel Coley
1,105
1 year ago
I am so sad about this new bill ranking a member on a standing committee in the House of Representatives. It's really important for our government to have strong leadership in these committees, so I think this bill is a good idea. It will help make sure that the most qualified people are in charge of making important decisions that affect all of us. I hope this bill will make a positive impact on our country and help us move forward together. This bill affects all Americans and I believe it will benefit us in the long run.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 39
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