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Notify President of Speaker and Clerk

Full Title:
Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

Summary#

This resolution is a simple, routine step at the start of a new Congress. It tells the House Clerk to notify the President that the House has elected Mike Johnson as Speaker and Kevin McCumber as Clerk.

  • Confirms who will serve as Speaker and as Clerk for the 119th Congress.
  • Directs the Clerk to formally inform the President of these elections.
  • Does not change any laws, programs, or funding.
  • Helps the House finish organizing so it can start doing its work.

What it means for you#

  • No direct effect on your taxes, benefits, or daily services.
  • The Speaker leads the House and helps set which bills get votes, which can shape future laws that affect you.
  • The Clerk manages records and the day-to-day paperwork of the House, which supports transparency and smooth operations.

Expenses#

Estimated cost: none beyond routine administrative work.

  • Uses existing staff and resources.
  • No new programs or spending.
  • No impact on federal taxes or benefits.

Proponents' View#

  • Provides clear, official notice to the President about House leadership.
  • Finishes a standard step so the House can get to work on legislation and oversight.
  • Maintains orderly government operations and public records.
  • Noncontroversial and purely administrative.

Opponents' View#

  • Largely ceremonial and may seem redundant since leadership choices are public already.
  • Does not address policy issues or deliver tangible benefits on its own.
  • Any objections would likely be about the individuals chosen, not the act of notifying the President.