Bills of Congress January 9, 2025 by U.S. Congress

H.R.es21 - Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. (119th Congress)

Summary

H.Res.21 is a House Resolution from the 119th Congress that formally elects specific members to standing committees within the House of Representatives. These committees include Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Ways and Means. The resolution specifies the representatives appointed to each committee.

Expected Effects

The resolution enables these standing committees to begin their work with officially designated members. This ensures the House of Representatives can proceed with its legislative agenda, as committees are essential for drafting, reviewing, and recommending legislation. The committees will now be able to address the issues under their jurisdiction.

Potential Benefits

Ensures committees are staffed and can begin legislative work.
Provides clarity on committee membership for the public.
Facilitates the efficient operation of the House of Representatives.
Allows for specialized focus on key policy areas by committee members.
Enables the consideration of diverse perspectives within each committee.

Potential Disadvantages

The selection process for committee assignments is not transparent to the public.
Potential for partisan imbalances within committees.
Individual constituents may not be directly impacted by this resolution.
Committee assignments could favor certain interests or ideologies.
Limited immediate impact on broader policy outcomes.

Constitutional Alignment

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Article I, Section 2 of the US Constitution grants the House of Representatives the power to choose its members and organize its proceedings. This resolution aligns with this constitutional provision as it pertains to the internal organization and operation of the House. The resolution itself does not infringe upon any specific rights or liberties guaranteed by the Constitution or its amendments.