Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 190
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-03-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2025-05-07T14:02:08Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 190) aims to elect specific members of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve on two joint congressional committees: the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing. These committees oversee aspects of congressional operations related to the Library of Congress and government printing services.
Key Provisions
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: Elects three House members—Mr. Carey, Mr. Morelle, and Ms. Johnson of Texas—to serve alongside the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations.
- Joint Committee on Printing: Elects four House members—Mr. Morelle, Mr. Murphy, Ms. Sewell, and Mrs. Miller of Illinois—to serve alongside the chair of the Committee on House Administration.
- The resolution was passed in the House on March 6, 2025, during the 119th Congress.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution introduces no substantive changes to existing laws or statutes. It is a procedural measure that simply appoints members to standing joint committees, which are established under congressional rules and traditions to handle specific oversight functions. Such elections occur periodically at the start of each Congress or as vacancies arise.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The appointments may influence the oversight and decision-making for the Library of Congress (which manages congressional research and archives) and the Government Publishing Office (responsible for official printing and distribution of documents). This could affect budgeting, operations, or policy priorities for these agencies in minor ways.
- On Citizens: No direct impact on the general public, as the committees' work is internal to Congress and does not involve public rights or services.
- On International Relations: None, as this is a domestic congressional procedural matter.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Elected Members: The named individuals (Mr. Carey, Mr. Morelle, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Mr. Murphy, Ms. Sewell, and Mrs. Miller of Illinois) gain roles on these committees, potentially increasing their influence on related congressional activities.
- Congressional Leadership: Chairs of the Committee on House Administration and the Appropriations Subcommittee are directly involved, as the new members serve alongside them.
- Congressional Support Agencies: The Library of Congress and Government Publishing Office, which rely on committee guidance for operations and funding.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: This is a routine exercise of Congress's internal organizational powers under Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which allows each chamber to determine its rules and committee structures. It has no broader legal effects or challenges to existing precedents.
- Political: The selections reflect partisan or leadership decisions within the House majority, potentially shaping committee agendas on non-partisan issues like library preservation or printing efficiency. Overlaps (e.g., Mr. Morelle serving on both committees) suggest coordinated assignments but do not indicate controversy.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Recent Actions
- 2025-03-06: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-03-06: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1020)
- 2025-03-06: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1020)
- 2025-03-06: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1020)
- 2025-03-06: Committee on House Administration discharged.
- 2025-03-06: Committee on House Administration discharged.
- 2025-03-06: Mrs. Miller (IL) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- 2025-03-05: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2025-03-05: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing. — issued 2025-03-06 — PDF (2 pages)
- Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing. — issued 2025-03-05 — PDF (2 pages)