Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 117

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

House Committee Assignment: Ethics Chair

Next up: The SenateNo action in 17 months

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The House of Representatives has already voted on and passed this resolution.

The House of Representatives voted to put a specific member in charge of one of its committees. This is a routine part of how the House organizes itself to do business.
Representative Guest was chosen to be the Chair of the House Committee on Ethics. This committee is responsible for making sure members of Congress follow the rules and behave properly.
This change takes effect immediately. It ensures the committee has leadership so it can start its work for the current session of Congress.

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5 actions

Feb 6, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 6, 2025House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H535)

Feb 6, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H535)

The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.

Feb 6, 2025House

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H535)

Feb 6, 2025

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Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill NumberHRES 117

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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