CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Bryan Steil (R-WI)

Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

H.Res. 469 · House resolution Congress

A Republican 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 allows for official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session. The Speaker of the House will designate the specific date for this activity. It also provides a way to pay for the process. Payment will cover the costs of taking, preparing, and distributing the photographs. These costs may be paid from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives.

Yes

  • Scored +2

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

    Providing official photographs of House sessions enhances the historical record and visual transparency of government proceedings.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.