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HRES 3 · 119th CongressIntroduced

Notify president Congress is ready

Sponsored by Steve Scalise

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Summary

What the bill does

This resolution creates a committee of two House members to tell the President that Congress has enough members present to do business and is ready to hear from him.

Why it matters

The stakes

This is a routine step to formally start the legislative session. It affects how the President and Congress communicate at the beginning of a new Congress.

The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • It is a standard procedure to notify the President that Congress is ready to receive messages.bill
  • It ensures smooth communication between the legislative and executive branches at the start of a session.report
Critics
  • No recorded objections.

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