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Congress Convenes: Committee Appointed to Notify President

This document is a formal resolution from the House of Representatives, establishing a special committee. Its purpose is to inform the President of the United States that Congress has convened and is ready to begin its work. For citizens, this signifies that the federal government is fully operational and can make decisions.
Key points
Congress formally begins its work after a sufficient number of members have gathered.
The appointment of this committee is a standard procedure enabling communication between Congress and the President.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_3
Sponsor: Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-03