Bills · HCONRES 13
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 13Congress
Providing that George Washington's "Farewell Address" shall be read at the beginning of each Congress.
INTRO FEB 14· LAST ACTION FEB 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it introduces a new, recurring tradition into the operations of the U.S. Congress, emphasizing historical continuity and foundational principles. If this bill becomes law, every two years, as a new Congress begins, lawmakers will publicly engage with George Washington's advice on topics like national unity, avoiding political factions, and the dangers of foreign entanglements.
If this bill does not become law, Congress would continue its existing traditions without this specific reading. The bill matters because it represents an effort to reinforce a specific set of historical values and advice at the very start of each legislative cycle, potentially influencing the mindset or priorities of lawmakers as they begin their work, or at least serving as a public gesture of respect for the nation's origins.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires George Washington's "Farewell Address" to be read aloud in both the House and Senate.
Establishes a new, recurring tradition for Congress at the start of each new session.
PROVISION 02
The reading takes place on the first day of the first regular session of each new Congress.
Specifies the exact timing for this ceremonial event, making it a foundational part of new Congresses.
PROVISION 03
A Senator chosen by the Majority Leader reads the Address in the Senate, and a Representative chosen by the Speaker reads it in the House.
Designates the individuals responsible for performing this new ceremonial duty.
PROVISION 04
The resolution acts as an exercise of the rulemaking power of Congress, becoming part of the internal rules for both chambers.
Codifies this practice as a formal rule, giving it official standing within congressional procedures.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 14
Submitted in House
FEB 14
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Concurrent Resolution
NumberHCONRES 13
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 14, 2025
Last actionFeb 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 14, 2025
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 13Congress
Providing that George Washington's "Farewell Address" shall be read at the beginning of each Congress.
INTRODUCED FEB 14, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 14, 2025
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