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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H.J. Res. 201 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 201

   Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of 
                            Representatives.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              July 9, 2026

 Mr. Issa submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 
House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
  Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
           within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION

 
   Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of 
                            Representatives.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL RESIDENCE FOR THE SPEAKER OF THE 
              HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
joint resolution, the Department of War shall designate a facility to 
serve as the official residence of the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

SEC. 2. ADMINISTRATION.

    The Department of War, in consultation with the Architect of the 
Capitol, may furnish, maintain, repair, alter, and secure the residence 
designated pursuant to section 1 for the official use of the Speaker of 
the House of Representatives.

SEC. 3. USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS.

    Amounts appropriated for the operation and maintenance of 
facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of War may be used 
to carry out this joint resolution, including, with respect to the 
residence designated pursuant to section 1, expenses relating to--
            (1) furnishing and improvements;
            (2) utilities and communications;
            (3) security and protective services; and
            (4) official staffing and operational support.

SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

    Nothing in this joint resolution shall be construed to confer 
ownership of any designated residence upon the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives or to create any personal property interest in such 
residence.

SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    This joint resolution shall take effect on the date of the 
enactment of this joint resolution.
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Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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