Bills · HRES 6
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 6House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it establishes a consistent and predictable schedule for when the House of Representatives will begin its daily work during the 119th Congress. Without such an agreement, there could be daily uncertainty or delays in starting important legislative proceedings. Having clear, set meeting times helps members of Congress and their staff plan their days more effectively, ensuring they are present and prepared for critical votes, debates, and committee work.
This predictability fosters operational efficiency for the entire legislative body. If this resolution didn't pass, the House would either have to decide its start time daily, which could lead to inefficiency, or establish these times through other, potentially more time-consuming, procedural means.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Sets Monday meetings to begin at 2 p.m. for the First Session of the 119th Congress.
Establishes a standard later start time for the beginning of the congressional work week.
PROVISION 02
Sets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday meetings to begin at noon, with a provision for Tuesdays to start at 2 p.m. if no legislative business occurred on the prior Monday.
Defines the primary mid-week meeting schedule, allowing for afternoon legislative work and some flexibility.
PROVISION 03
Sets meetings on all other days of the week (e.g., Fridays or weekends, if convened) to begin at 9 a.m.
Provides an early start time for potential end-of-week or weekend sessions, if required.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that these meeting times apply "unless otherwise ordered," allowing the House to change its schedule as needed.
Ensures the House retains the flexibility to adjust its meeting schedule for specific or urgent circumstances.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSJAN 3
Submitted in House
JAN 3
Submitted in House
JAN 3
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H23)
JAN 3
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H23)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 6
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House Res.HRES 6House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
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