Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 979

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

House Committee Assignment: Ethics Committee

Next up: The SenateNo action in 6 months

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This resolution has already been voted on and passed by the House of Representatives.

The House of Representatives officially chose a member to serve on the Ethics Committee. This committee is responsible for making sure members of Congress follow the rules and behave properly.
Representative Knott was the person selected for this specific role. Committee assignments are a standard part of how the House organizes its work and oversees its members.
This change happens immediately. It allows the committee to have a full group of members to review any complaints or issues regarding the conduct of House members.

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1 milestone5 actions

Jan 7, 2026House

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

Jan 7, 2026House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H112)

Jan 7, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H112)

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

Jan 7, 2026House

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H112)

Jan 7, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHRES 979

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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

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