Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR38

Caption

This resolution elects Members to the committees on Appropriations; Education and Workforce; Homeland Security; Rules; Small Business; and Transportation and Infrastructure.

Impact

The passage of HR38 will have immediate effects on the composition and functionality of some of the most important committees in the House. By filling these positions, the bill will facilitate the legislative process, enabling those appointed members to engage in discussions, analyses, and policymaking that align with their areas of expertise and electoral mandates. This systematic organization of committee membership could ultimately expedite legislative actions and bring focus to key political issues being addressed by Congress.

Summary

House Resolution 38 addresses the election of members to various standing committees within the House of Representatives. The resolution outlines specific individuals nominated to serve on committees such as Appropriations, Education and Workforce, Homeland Security, Rules, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure. These appointments are crucial for the function of committees that play a key role in drafting legislation, examining administrative functions, and providing oversight within the respective areas of their jurisdiction, influencing national policies significantly.

Contention

There might be points of contention regarding the political implications of the assignments. Different factions within Congress may question the balance of power within these committees based on the party affiliation of those appointed. Furthermore, opposition could arise from members who feel that their interests or perspectives are not adequately represented, potentially leading to debates over the selection process and lobbying for greater inclusivity in committee composition. Overall, how these appointments are perceived can greatly influence political dynamics within the House.

Congress_id

119-HRES-38

Policy_area

Congress

Introduced_date

2025-01-14

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR80

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

US SB38

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US HB138

Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2023 This bill modifies the treatment of certain student loans in bankruptcy. Specifically, it allows private student loans to be discharged in bankruptcy regardless of whether a debtor demonstrates undue hardship. Under current law, student loans may be discharged in bankruptcy only if the loans impose an undue hardship on the debtor.

US HB277

Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 This bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking. Specifically, the bill establishes a congressional approval process for a major rule. A major rule may only take effect if Congress approves of the rule. A major rule is a rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. The bill generally preserves the current congressional review process for a nonmajor rule.

US HR70

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

US HB245

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US HR56

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

US HB65

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US HB280

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US SR411

A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

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