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Bills · HRES 214
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 214House of RepresentativesHouse Committee on Homeland Security
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
INTRO MAR 11· LAST ACTION MAR 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care because committees are where most of the detailed work of Congress happens. Members assigned to these committees will investigate issues, debate and shape legislation, and conduct oversight within their committee's specific area of focus, such as ethical conduct for lawmakers or national security. If these members were not assigned, the committees would have different compositions, potentially leading to different legislative priorities or approaches to oversight. This bill ensures these committees are properly staffed to carry out their functions, impacting how effectively the House can address important issues.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Assigns Ms. Ross, Mr. Ivey, Ms. Garcia of Texas, and Mr. Subramanyam to the House Committee on Ethics.
These members will now participate in overseeing the ethical conduct of House members and staff, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in Congress.
PROVISION 02
Assigns Mr. Carter of Louisiana and Mr. Garcia of California to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
These members will now help shape policy and conduct oversight related to national security, border protection, and emergency preparedness.
Voters should care because committees are where most of the detailed work of Congress happens. Members assigned to these committees will investigate issues, debate and shape legislation, and conduct oversight within their committee's specific area of focus, such as ethical conduct for lawmakers or national security. If these members were not assigned, the committees would have different compositions, potentially leading to different legislative priorities or approaches to oversight. This bill ensures these committees are properly staffed to carry out their functions, impacting how effectively the House can address important issues.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Assigns Ms. Ross, Mr. Ivey, Ms. Garcia of Texas, and Mr. Subramanyam to the House Committee on Ethics.
These members will now participate in overseeing the ethical conduct of House members and staff, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in Congress.
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Assigns Mr. Carter of Louisiana and Mr. Garcia of California to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
These members will now help shape policy and conduct oversight related to national security, border protection, and emergency preparedness.
GLOSSARY
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House of Representatives
One of the two chambers of the U.S. Congress, with members elected from districts within states for two-year terms.
Standing Committee
A permanent committee in the House of Representatives that considers bills and issues and recommends measures for consideration by the full House.
Committee on Ethics
A specific standing committee in the House responsible for investigating alleged violations of the House code of conduct and ensuring ethical behavior.
Committee on Homeland Security
A specific standing committee in the House responsible for overseeing the Department of Homeland Security and addressing national security threats, border security, and emergency preparedness.
Resolution
A legislative measure passed by either chamber of Congress, often used for internal procedural matters or expressing sentiments, and does not require presidential signature to become effective.
Member
A duly elected representative serving in the House of Representatives.
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTS
MAR 11, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 11, 25
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1127)
FLOOR
MAR 11, 25
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1127)
FLOOR
MAR 11, 25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.