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HRES1048Introduced

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
Failed — Did not pass vote
119th
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2026-02-10
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Sponsor

Pete Aguilar
Pete Aguilar
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.0% (549 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/A000371

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.

2026-02-10

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This measure allows the House of Representatives to elect a new member to fill a vacant seat on one of its standing committees, which are the permanent panels that handle specific areas like healthcare, defense, or taxes. The election would follow standard House procedures and requires approval from the full chamber. This type of action typically happens when a committee member leaves office, switches committees, or when party leadership wants to adjust committee assignments.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1048 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> H. Res. 1048 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 10, 2026. Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Menefee, to rank immediately after Mr. Riley of New York. Attest: Clerk.
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