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HRES 5PendingCongress 119
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill adopts the rules from the previous Congress with amendments, impacting voting, committee operations, and more.
What This Bill Does
HRES 5 outlines the procedural framework for the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress, carrying over the rules from the 118th Congress with specific amendments. Notable changes include the introduction of electronic voting in committees, a new process for declaring the Speaker's office vacant, renaming certain committees, and removing the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. It also codifies various longstanding practices into formal rules, addresses budgetary and appropriations processes, and sets guidelines for member conduct and litigation authority.
Key Points
- Introduction of electronic voting in committees to streamline operations.
- Amendment to the process for declaring the Speaker's office vacant, requiring support from the majority party.
- Renaming of committees to reflect their focus areas more accurately.
- Removal of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, impacting efforts towards workplace diversity.
- Codification of practices regarding budget amendments and appropriations, aiming for fiscal responsibility.
Who Would Be Affected
- Members of the House of Representatives, who must adhere to the new rules.
- Committee operations, which may see changes in efficiency and process due to electronic voting and other procedural amendments.
- Efforts towards diversity and inclusion within the House, due to the removal of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Potential Effects
- Potential increase in operational efficiency within committees due to electronic voting.
- Changes in the process for handling Speaker vacancies could impact leadership stability.
- The removal of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion could affect diversity efforts within the House workforce.
Political Context
Likely bipartisan support:Unlikely
Summary generated by AI (gpt-4-turbo-preview) on January 31, 2026. This is an automated analysis and may contain errors. Always refer to the official bill text for accurate information.