A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 1

119th Congress

A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consider

Introduced:Jan 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles E. Schumer

Senator

Democratic

NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This resolution creates a committee to inform the President that a quorum of both the House and Senate has assembled and that Congress is ready to receive communications from the executive branch. This is a ceremonial procedural step at the start of each new Congress.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5-6; text: CR S6)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution creates a committee to inform the President that a quorum of both the House and Senate has assembled and that Congress is ready to receive communications from the executive branch. This is a ceremonial procedural step at the start of each new Congress.

Last updated: 1/6/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution establishes a committee to inform the President that a quorum of each chamber of Congress is assembled and that Congress is ready to receive communications from him.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes joint committee to notify the President
Confirms both chambers have assembled a quorum
Signals Congress is ready for executive communications
Standard procedure at the start of new Congress
Maintains constitutional communication between branches

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This is a ceremonial procedural resolution with no direct policy impact on citizens. It fulfills the constitutional formality of notifying the President that Congress has convened and is prepared to receive messages such as the State of the Union address.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Congressional operations and organization

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-1