Removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House.

Bill Number: H.Res. 706
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Congress
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2025-09-15: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Last Updated: 2025-09-27T08:05:36Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This resolution (H. Res. 706) aims to remove Representative Ilhan Omar from two specific standing committees of the U.S. House of Representatives, thereby altering her committee assignments and participation in those bodies.

Key Provisions

Removal from Committees: The resolution explicitly removes Ms. Omar from the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Effective Immediately: The removal takes effect upon adoption of the resolution by the House.
Sponsors and Referral: Introduced on September 15, 2025, by Representatives Rick Carter (GA), Dan Crenshaw (TX), Stephanie Bice (OK), Gary Palmer (AL, listed as McDowell—possibly a formatting error), Barry Moore (AL), and Derrick Van Orden (WI); referred to the House Committee on Ethics for review.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

House committee assignments are governed by House rules (e.g., Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives), which allow the House to remove members from committees via resolution without amending broader statutes.
This resolution introduces a targeted change by revoking Ms. Omar's specific assignments, potentially requiring the Democratic caucus (which nominates members for these committees) to nominate a replacement; it does not alter general House rules on committee composition or operations.

Potential Impacts

On Government Agencies: Minimal direct impact, as committees provide oversight but do not directly control agencies; however, it could indirectly affect legislative priorities in budget and education/workforce policy areas, influencing funding and regulatory decisions.
On Citizens: May slow or shift discussions on national budget issues (e.g., federal spending) and education/workforce policies (e.g., labor rights, school funding), potentially delaying bills that reach the House floor.
On International Relations: Negligible, as these committees focus on domestic fiscal and labor matters rather than foreign affairs.
House Operations: Could disrupt committee workflows, requiring new member onboarding and possibly altering partisan balances on these panels.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Representative Ilhan Omar: Directly loses her positions, limiting her ability to influence and vote on committee matters related to budget and education/workforce issues.
Members of the Affected Committees: Other committee members may experience changes in dynamics, workload redistribution, or leadership opportunities.
House Leadership and Caucuses: Particularly the Democratic leadership, which handles committee nominations, and the Republican sponsors, who initiated the removal; broader implications for party discipline.
The Public and Advocacy Groups: Organizations focused on fiscal policy, education, or civil rights may see reduced representation of Ms. Omar's perspectives (e.g., progressive views on equity and spending).

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal/Constitutional: The House has broad constitutional authority under Article I, Section 5 to determine its internal rules, including committee assignments, making this resolution procedurally valid if adopted; no apparent violation of due process or equal protection, as committee service is a privilege, not a right.
Political: Highlights internal partisan tensions, potentially signaling efforts to marginalize progressive voices within the Democratic Party; could lead to floor debates, caucus divisions, or reciprocal actions against Republican members, affecting House productivity and public perception of congressional unity. If not adopted, it may remain a symbolic gesture referred to the Ethics Committee for further scrutiny.

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Sponsor

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Cosponsors (7)

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Recent Actions

2025-09-15: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
2025-09-15: Submitted in House
2025-09-15: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

Removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House. — issued 2025-09-15 — PDF (1 pages)