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Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

Introduced
Jan 3, 2025
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 3, 2025

Bill Summary

Authorizes the Speaker of the House to appoint a committee to formally inform the President that Congress has assembled. This committee will carry out a ceremonial notification.

Sponsored By

Steve Scalise
Republican · Louisiana · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 3, 2025
  2. Jan 3, 2025You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the President and the congressional leadership, as it sets in motion a formal process of notification that Congress is ready to begin its work. It also impacts the operations of the House of Representatives, as it outlines a specific procedure for this notification.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last UpdatedJan 3, 2025
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.