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Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
1/31/2025, 10:09 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 13
Bill 119 HRES 13, also known as the "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives," is a piece of legislation that focuses on the process of selecting members for specific standing committees within the House of Representatives. The bill outlines the procedures and guidelines for electing members to these committees, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.
The bill emphasizes the importance of diversity and representation within these committees, aiming to create a balanced and inclusive group of members who can effectively address a wide range of issues. It also highlights the significance of expertise and experience in the selection process, prioritizing individuals who have the necessary qualifications to contribute meaningfully to the work of the committees.
Overall, Bill 119 HRES 13 seeks to streamline the process of electing members to standing committees in the House of Representatives, promoting fairness, transparency, and diversity in the selection process. By outlining clear guidelines and procedures for selecting committee members, the bill aims to ensure that the committees are composed of individuals who can effectively address the important issues facing the country.
The bill emphasizes the importance of diversity and representation within these committees, aiming to create a balanced and inclusive group of members who can effectively address a wide range of issues. It also highlights the significance of expertise and experience in the selection process, prioritizing individuals who have the necessary qualifications to contribute meaningfully to the work of the committees.
Overall, Bill 119 HRES 13 seeks to streamline the process of electing members to standing committees in the House of Representatives, promoting fairness, transparency, and diversity in the selection process. By outlining clear guidelines and procedures for selecting committee members, the bill aims to ensure that the committees are composed of individuals who can effectively address the important issues facing the country.
Congressional Summary of HRES 13
This resolution elects Chairs for the following committees:
Agriculture
Appropriations
Armed Services
Budget
Education and Workforce
Energy and Commerce
Financial Services
Foreign Affairs
Homeland Security
Judiciary
National Resources
Oversight and Government Reform
Science, Space, and Technology
Small Business
Transportation and Infrastructure
Veterans' Affairs
Ways and Means
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Current Status of Bill HRES 13
Bill HRES 13 is currently in the status of Passed in House since January 6, 2025. Bill HRES 13 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 6, 2025. Bill HRES 13's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 13
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 13
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional committees
- House Committee on Agriculture
- House Committee on Appropriations
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Education and the Workforce
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- House Committee on Financial Services
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Small Business
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- House of Representatives
- Members of Congress
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 13
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Comments

Legacy Chu
41,820
1 year ago
This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us. Can't believe they're actually going through with it. SMH.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 13
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