H.R.es2 - H. RES. 2 (EH) - Engrossed in House (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.2 addresses the formal organization of the House of Representatives at the beginning of a new Congress. It acknowledges the assembly of a quorum, the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker, and Kevin McCumber as Clerk. This resolution is a procedural necessity for the House to begin its legislative work.
Expected Effects
The immediate effect is the formal establishment of the House leadership for the 119th Congress. This allows the House to proceed with its legislative agenda. Without this resolution, the House cannot effectively conduct its business.
Potential Benefits
- Establishes the leadership necessary for the House to function.
- Allows the House to begin addressing legislative priorities.
- Provides clarity and order to the start of a new congressional session.
- Ensures the representation of the people through their elected officials.
- Upholds the democratic process by formally recognizing elected leaders.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct disadvantages to the American people.
- Potential disadvantages could arise from the actions of the elected Speaker and Clerk, but these are not directly related to the resolution itself.
- The resolution is purely procedural and does not create any new policies or laws.
- There are no immediate negative consequences associated with its passage.
- Any negative impacts would be indirect and dependent on subsequent actions by the House.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, which outlines the composition and election of members of the House of Representatives. It also implicitly aligns with the principle of representative democracy, as the House is organizing itself to carry out its legislative duties. The resolution itself does not violate any specific constitutional provision.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).