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Congress Ready: Notifying President of Assembly

This resolution is a standard procedural step at the start of a new Congress. It creates a small committee to inform the President that the House and Senate have assembled and are ready to begin their work. While it doesn't directly change laws or affect citizens' daily lives, it's a necessary step for Congress to start addressing national issues.
Key points
House of Representatives appoints a committee to work with the Senate.
The committee's role is to notify the President that Congress is assembled.
This is a formal step to begin a new session of Congress.
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Print number: 117_HRES_4
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_4.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • House of Representatives appoints a committee to work with the Senate.
  • The committee's role is to notify the President that Congress is assembled.
  • This is a formal step to begin a new session of Congress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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