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

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Introduced
In Committee
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
Failed — Did not pass vote
119th
Congress
2025-11-18
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0
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

James P. McGovern
James P. McGovern
Democrat · MA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (593 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M000312

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

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

2025-11-18

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The House of Representatives used this measure to officially elect members to fill vacant or newly available positions on its standing committees, which are the permanent panels that handle specific areas like defense, healthcare, and taxation. These committee assignments determine which lawmakers will shape legislation and conduct oversight in their assigned areas. The motion to reconsider was tabled, meaning the House finalized these committee assignments.

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