Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill Number

H.Res. 1201

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Congress

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-04-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Last Updated

2026-06-16T14:25:27Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of H. Res. 1201 (119th Congress, Engrossed in House)

Purpose

This House Resolution elects specific members to standing committees of the U.S. House of Representatives, a routine procedural action to assign lawmakers to oversee particular policy areas.

Key Provisions

• Elects Mr. Joyce of Ohio to the Committee on Homeland Security.
• Elects Mr. Shreve to the Committee on Appropriations.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• None. This resolution does not amend statutes or create new laws; it is an internal House procedural measure for committee assignments, which do not alter broader legal frameworks.

Potential Impacts

• On government agencies: Indirect influence on oversight and funding decisions, as the Committees on Homeland Security (oversees border security, disasters, and terrorism) and Appropriations (controls federal spending) shape agency budgets and policies.
• On citizens: Minimal direct impact; committee work affects national security and government funding but does not immediately change public laws or services.
• On international relations: Negligible, though Homeland Security committee assignments could indirectly influence immigration or counterterrorism policies with global ties.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Named members: Mr. Joyce (Ohio) and Mr. Shreve, who gain roles on influential committees.
• House committees: Committee on Homeland Security and Committee on Appropriations, with new members joining their rosters.
• U.S. House of Representatives: Overall composition and operations of these committees.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Constitutional: Aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants each chamber of Congress authority to "determine the Rules of its Proceedings" and organize committees.
• Legal: Purely procedural; no enforceable changes outside House operations.
• Political: Committee assignments like Appropriations (key for budget control) and Homeland Security (critical for national defense) can shape legislative priorities, party influence, and bipartisan efforts in 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. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

Recent Actions

• 2026-04-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2026-04-21: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3005)
• 2026-04-21: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3005)

Bill Versions

• Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. — issued 2026-04-21 — PDF (1 pages)