HRES 3 · introduced · symbolic
Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.
- government reform
What this bill does
- The House authorizes the Speaker to appoint a committee to formally notify the President that Congress has assembled.
- This affects the President and Congress at the start of legislative sessions.
- This is a procedural step with no direct cost, required when Congress convenes.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How does this formal notification procedure affect the timing and coordination between Congress and the President at the start of legislative sessions?
- 02
What would change in congressional operations if the Speaker could not appoint a committee for this notification task?
- 03
Why does Congress maintain this procedural requirement, and what purpose does the formal notification serve in modern governance?
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Sponsor · R-LA-1
Steve Scalise
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Introduced 2025-01-03
Legislative timeline
2025-01-03 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-01-03 · house · Floor
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)
2025-01-03 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)
2025-01-03 · house · Floor
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8)
2025-01-03 · Committee
Submitted in House
2025-01-03 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
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