Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 954
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-12-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-01-05T16:54:17Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 954) from the 119th Congress aims to formally elect a specific member of the House of Representatives to a standing committee, ensuring the committee has its full membership for conducting oversight and legislative work related to science, space, and technology issues.
Key Provisions
- Elects Mr. Beyer as a member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- The resolution is straightforward and procedural, passed in the House on December 17, 2025, and attested by the Clerk of the House.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This resolution introduces no substantive changes to existing laws or statutes. It is a procedural action that simply updates the membership of a congressional committee, which does not alter any broader legal framework.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Minimal direct impact, but the committee's composition could influence future oversight of agencies like NASA or the National Science Foundation through hearings or legislation.
- On Citizens: Indirect and limited; it may affect how science and technology policies are debated and shaped in Congress, potentially influencing public programs in those areas.
- On International Relations: Negligible, as this is an internal House matter with no direct bearing on foreign policy or treaties.
Main Stakeholders
- Mr. Beyer: The primary beneficiary, gaining a position on the committee to participate in relevant legislative activities.
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Benefits from updated membership to fulfill its duties, such as reviewing bills on research funding or space exploration.
- House of Representatives: Ensures proper staffing of committees as part of its operational structure.
- Broader Congress and Public: Indirectly affected through the committee's role in advancing science-related policies.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: This is a routine exercise of Congress's constitutional authority (under Article I) to organize its internal committees for legislative functions. No challenges to rights or laws are involved.
- Political: Highlights partisan or procedural dynamics in committee assignments, which can influence the balance of power within the House. As a simple resolution, it requires only a House majority and does not need Senate approval or presidential signature, underscoring the autonomy of the lower chamber in such matters.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2025-12-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-12-17: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5956)
- 2025-12-17: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-12-17: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5956)
- 2025-12-17: Introduced in House
- 2025-12-17: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. — issued 2025-12-17 — PDF (1 pages)