House Committee Member Elections

Summary#

H. Res. 40 names specific Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve on certain standing committees. The resolution lists members for these committees: Armed Services; Education and Workforce; Energy and Commerce; Homeland Security; Judiciary; Oversight and Government Reform; Rules; Small Business; Transportation and Infrastructure; and Veterans Affairs. The text also places Mr. Menendez "to rank immediately after Mr. Carter of Louisiana" on the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution was introduced January 14, 2025, by Rep. Pete Aguilar. The motion to reconsider was laid on the table and the measure was agreed to without objection.

What it means for you#

This resolution decides which named Representatives will serve on the listed House committees. Committee membership determines which Members can write and review bills, hold hearings, and perform oversight in those issue areas. If you follow a specific Representative, this resolution shows whether they will sit on any of these committees.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs. The text of the resolution does not include spending provisions.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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