Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill Number

H.Res. 117

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Congress

Status

Passed House

Latest Action

2025-02-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Last Updated

2025-06-30T14:38:53Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This House Resolution (H. Res. 117) from the 119th Congress aims to formally elect a new chair for the House Committee on Ethics, ensuring leadership for this oversight body that handles ethical matters for House members.

Key Provisions

• Elects Mr. Guest as the Chair of the Committee on Ethics.
• The resolution is straightforward, passed in the House on February 6, 2025, and attested by the Clerk.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This is an internal House resolution, not a change to statutory law. It updates committee leadership for the current congressional session, potentially replacing a prior chair or filling a vacancy as part of standard organizational procedures at the start of a new Congress.

Potential Impacts

• On government agencies: Minimal direct impact, but it affects the House of Representatives' internal operations by setting leadership for ethics investigations and advisory roles.
• On citizens: Indirectly influences public trust in Congress, as the Ethics Committee reviews complaints against members, potentially affecting accountability for misconduct.
• On international relations: No notable impact, as this is a domestic procedural matter.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• House Members: Particularly those on the Committee on Ethics, who will work under the new chair's direction.
• Mr. Guest: Directly appointed, gaining authority over committee proceedings.
• Broader Congress: The resolution supports the House's self-governance, benefiting the legislative branch overall.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal/Constitutional: Aligns with Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which grants each chamber of Congress authority to determine its rules and committee structures. No broader legal changes.
• Political: Committee chairs wield significant influence over investigations into ethical violations, which can shape political narratives and accountability. This appointment may signal shifts in how the majority party (implied by the election process) prioritizes ethics enforcement during the 119th Congress.

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

Sponsor

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Recent Actions

• 2025-02-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2025-02-06: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H535)
• 2025-02-06: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H535)
• 2025-02-06: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H535)
• 2025-02-06: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• H. RES. 117 (EH) - Engrossed in House — issued 2025-02-06 — PDF (1 pages)