Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1176
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-28T18:19:37Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H. Res. 1176
Purpose
This House Resolution elects specific Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve on designated standing committees and sets their ranking order within those committees. Standing committees are groups of lawmakers that review and advance legislation in specific policy areas.
Key Provisions
- Mr. Kiley (California) is elected to:
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, ranking immediately after Mr. Ezell.
- Committee on the Judiciary, ranking immediately after Mr. Fry.
- Committee on Education and Workforce, ranking immediately after Ms. Letlow.
- Mr. Fuller is elected to:
- Committee on Small Business.
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No changes to statutory law; this is an internal House procedural resolution that adjusts committee memberships and rankings, which can shift under House rules without altering broader U.S. law.
Potential Impacts
- On Congress: Alters committee compositions, potentially influencing how bills on transportation, infrastructure, judiciary matters, education, workforce issues, and small business are debated and advanced.
- On citizens or agencies: Indirect and minimal; affects legislative oversight and policy development but does not directly regulate or impact the public or executive agencies.
- International relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Primary: Mr. Kiley and Mr. Fuller, who gain committee seats.
- Secondary: Existing committee members (e.g., Mr. Ezell, Mr. Fry, Ms. Letlow), as rankings determine seniority for leadership roles like chairing subcommittees.
- Broader: The listed committees and the House as a whole, affecting legislative workflow.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Routine procedure: Committee assignments are a standard House function under its constitutional authority (Article I) to organize itself; no legal challenges anticipated.
- Political: Reflects internal party dynamics or strategic placements, common in Congress for advancing priorities, but neutral in the resolution's text.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-15: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2891-2892)
- 2026-04-15: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2891-2892)
Bill Versions
- Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. — issued 2026-04-15 — PDF (1 pages)