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Committee established to notify President that Congress is officially assembled.

This Senate resolution is a formal procedural step allowing Congress to officially begin its work. It establishes a small committee tasked with informing the President that a sufficient number of members (a quorum) of both the Senate and the House of Representatives have gathered. While this does not directly affect daily life, it is a necessary action for Congress to start addressing issues important to citizens.
Key points
Formal start of the 118th U.S. Congress proceedings.
Appointment of a two-Senator committee for communication with the President.
A necessary procedural step to initiate the legislative process.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_1
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2023-01-03