CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Pete Aguilar (D-CA)

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

H.Res. 162 · House resolution Congress

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Adopted by the House unanimous consent

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

The House by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no member's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution elects specific members to standing committees in the House of Representatives. It names Ms. Pingree and Mr. Carbajal to the Committee on Agriculture. It also names Mr. Schneider and Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution was agreed to in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2025. It deals entirely with internal committee assignments for the 119th Congress.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +1

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The election of members to the Committee on Agriculture provides leadership for agricultural policy issues.

  • Scored +1

    Does this invest in rural communities?

    The assignment of members to the Committee on Agriculture establishes oversight for rural and agricultural interests.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution formalizes the committee structure and leadership for the legislative process.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.