Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 162

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

House Committee Assignments: New Members for Agriculture and Foreign Affairs

Next up: The SenateNo action in 16 months

The Senate must act next: Senate consideration, where most legislation needs 60 votes to advance.

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The House has already voted on and passed this resolution to finalize these specific job assignments.

The House of Representatives voted to give four members new jobs on two important committees. This is a normal part of how the House sets up its teams to work on different types of laws.
Two members were added to the Agriculture Committee. This group makes decisions about farming, food programs, and issues that affect people living in rural areas.
Two other members were added to the Foreign Affairs Committee. This group handles how the United States deals with other countries and international problems.
These assignments matter because committee members are the first ones to read and change new bills. They help decide which ideas get a chance to become law.

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5 actions

Feb 25, 2025House

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

Feb 25, 2025House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H791)

Feb 25, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H791)

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

Feb 25, 2025House

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H791)

Feb 25, 2025

Submitted in House

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Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill NumberHRES 162

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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

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