HRES 43 · introduced · symbolic
Providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States.
- government reform
What this bill does
- Authorizes the House of Representatives to attend the Presidential and Vice Presidential inaugural ceremonies on January 20, 2025.
- Applies to all House members and staff participating in the inaugural event.
- The House will adjourn and reconvene at noon on January 21, 2025.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How should Congress balance the ceremonial importance of attending inaugurations with the legislative work that gets delayed when the House adjourns?
- 02
What costs and logistics are involved in transporting all House members and staff to the inaugural ceremony, and who ultimately bears that expense?
- 03
Does scheduling the House reconvening for noon on January 21st provide sufficient time for members to travel back and resume legislative business effectively?
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Sponsor · R-OK-1
Kevin Hern
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Introduced 2025-01-15
Legislative timeline
2025-01-15 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-01-15 · house · Floor
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H171)
2025-01-15 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H171)
2025-01-15 · house · Floor
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H171)
2025-01-15 · Committee
Submitted in House
2025-01-15 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
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