Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1048
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-02-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-19T15:00:12Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1048) aims to formally elect a specific member of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve on a standing committee, thereby adjusting the committee's membership and ranking structure.
Key Provisions
- Election to Committee: Mr. Menefee is elected to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Ranking Position: Mr. Menefee is assigned to rank immediately after Mr. Riley of New York, which determines his seniority and order within the committee's hierarchy.
- The resolution was passed in the House on February 10, 2026, and attested by the Clerk of the House.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This resolution does not amend statutes or broader laws but makes an internal procedural change to the House's committee assignments.
- It adds Mr. Menefee as a new member to the committee, potentially shifting the balance of members and their influence on committee decisions.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Minimal direct impact, though the committee oversees policies related to science, space, and technology, so membership changes could indirectly affect how agencies like NASA or the National Science Foundation are scrutinized or funded.
- On Citizens: Indirect effects through potential influences on legislation covering research, innovation, and environmental science, which could shape public programs and investments.
- On International Relations: Negligible, as this is a domestic House procedural matter without foreign policy elements.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- House of Representatives: Directly impacts committee operations and the distribution of legislative responsibilities.
- Mr. Menefee: Gains a formal role in influencing science and technology policy.
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Members: Existing members, including Mr. Riley of New York, may experience shifts in internal dynamics due to the new ranking.
- Broader Congress: Could subtly affect the flow of bills through the House related to scientific and technological issues.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: This is a routine internal House procedure under Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants each chamber authority over its rules and committee structures. No challenges to constitutionality are implied.
- Political: Reinforces party or regional representation on a key committee, potentially influencing debates on topics like space exploration or tech regulation, but it remains a non-controversial administrative action without partisan conflict evident in the text.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2026-02-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-02-10: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2115)
- 2026-02-10: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2115)
- 2026-02-10: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2115)
- 2026-02-10: Submitted in House
- 2026-02-10: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. — issued 2026-02-10 — PDF (1 pages)