Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

Bill Number: H.Res. 1
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Congress
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2025-01-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Last Updated: 2025-01-23T14:39:27Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This House Resolution (H. Res. 1) from the 119th Congress aims to elect key administrative officers for the U.S. House of Representatives at the start of the new congressional session. These roles support the internal operations of the House, such as record-keeping, security, and administration.

Key Provisions

Election of Clerk: Kevin McCumber from Illinois is selected as the Clerk of the House. (The Clerk manages official records, bills, and administrative duties.)
Election of Sergeant-at-Arms: William McFarland from Maryland is chosen as the Sergeant-at-Arms. (This officer oversees security, enforces rules, and maintains order in the House chamber.)
Election of Chief Administrative Officer: Catherine Szpindor from Virginia is appointed as the Chief Administrative Officer. (This role handles financial, technological, and human resources operations for the House.)

The resolution is straightforward and takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution does not amend or create new laws. Instead, it follows standard congressional procedure for electing officers at the beginning of each new Congress (every two years). It replaces any prior officers from the previous session, ensuring continuity and alignment with the current House majority.

Potential Impacts

On Government Agencies: Primarily affects the internal functioning of the House of Representatives by appointing leaders who will oversee daily operations, budgeting, and staff management. No direct impact on other federal agencies.
On Citizens: Minimal direct effects; these roles do not influence public policy or laws but support the legislative process indirectly.
On International Relations: None; this is a domestic, administrative matter with no foreign policy implications.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Members of the House: The elected officers serve the 435 representatives and delegates, facilitating their legislative work.
House Staff and Employees: Thousands of congressional staff will report to or interact with these new officers for administrative support.
The Elected Individuals: Kevin McCumber, William McCumber, and Catherine Szpindor gain these positions, which are typically partisan appointments reflecting the majority party's control.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Constitutional Basis: Supported by Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants each chamber of Congress the power to "choose their Speaker and other Officers." This ensures the House's independence in self-governance.
Legal Implications: These elections are routine and non-justiciable (not subject to court review), as they are internal House matters. No new legal precedents are set.
Political Implications: As an early action in the new Congress (dated January 3, 2025), it signals the majority party's priorities for House leadership. Such resolutions often pass along party lines, reinforcing partisan control over administrative roles without broader controversy.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Recent Actions

2025-01-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-01-03: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7-8)
2025-01-03: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7-8)
2025-01-03: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7-8)
2025-01-03: Submitted in House
2025-01-03: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

H. RES. 1 (EH) - Engrossed in House — issued 2025-01-03 — PDF (1 pages)