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

House Resolution

H.Res. 21

119th Congress

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

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced:Jan 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Erin Suzanne Houchin

Representative

Republican

IN-9

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This resolution elects Members of Congress to serve on key House standing committees including Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Ways and Means. These are among the most powerful committees that handle federal spending, tax policy, and major regulatory matters.

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution elects Members of Congress to serve on key House standing committees including Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Ways and Means. These are among the most powerful committees that handle federal spending, tax policy, and major regulatory matters.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution elects Members to the Committees on Appropriations; Energy and Commerce; Financial Services; and Ways and Means.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Elects Members to House Appropriations Committee
Elects Members to Energy and Commerce Committee
Elects Members to Financial Services Committee
Elects Members to Ways and Means Committee
Standard organizational resolution at start of Congress

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

House members assigned to these powerful committees gain significant influence over federal spending, tax policy, financial regulation, and energy policy. Committee assignments shape legislative priorities for the entire Congress.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Congressional committees

House Committee on Appropriations

House Committee on Energy and Commerce

House Committee on Financial Services

House Committee on Ways and Means

House of Representatives

Members of Congress

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

21, 119th Congress (2025). "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-21