To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

Bill Number

H.Res. 2

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Congress

Status

Passed House

Latest Action

2025-01-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Last Updated

2025-01-15T18:17:55Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This resolution (H. Res. 2) serves as a formal notification from the House of Representatives to the Senate at the start of the 119th Congress. It confirms the House's readiness to conduct business by announcing the assembly of a quorum (the minimum number of members required to make decisions) and the election of key leadership positions.

Key Provisions

• Declares that a quorum of House members has assembled.
• States that Mike Johnson, a Representative from Louisiana, has been elected as Speaker of the House (the presiding officer who leads House proceedings).
• Announces that Kevin McCumber, a citizen from Illinois, has been elected as Clerk of the House (the administrative officer responsible for recording and managing House documents and operations).
• The resolution is attested by the Clerk.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This is a procedural resolution and does not introduce changes to any existing laws or statutes. It follows standard practices for organizing a new Congress under the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 2), which requires the House to elect its Speaker and officers at the beginning of each term.

Potential Impacts

• On government agencies: Minimal direct impact, but it enables the House to begin legislative work, potentially affecting federal agencies through future bills.
• On citizens: No immediate effects on the general public; it simply formalizes the House's organization to support ongoing democratic processes.
• On international relations: None; this is purely domestic and procedural.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• House of Representatives: Directly involved, as it confirms their internal elections and readiness.
• Senate: The primary recipient of the notification, allowing coordination between chambers.
• Elected officials: Mike Johnson (Speaker) and Kevin McCumber (Clerk) gain formal recognition in their roles.
• Broader Congress: Supports the overall functioning of the bicameral legislature.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Constitutional: Aligns with Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which mandates that each new Congress (every two years) organize itself by electing officers. This ensures continuity and legitimacy in legislative operations.
• Legal: As a simple resolution, it is not subject to presidential approval and has no force of law beyond House procedures.
• Political: Signals the political makeup and leadership of the new Congress, potentially influencing the agenda for debates, bills, and committee assignments, though it is non-partisan in its procedural nature.

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

Sponsor

Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]

Recent Actions

• 2025-01-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2025-01-03: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)
• 2025-01-03: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8)
• 2025-01-03: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8)
• 2025-01-03: Submitted in House
• 2025-01-03: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• H. RES. 2 (EH) - Engrossed in House — issued 2025-01-03 — PDF (1 pages)