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Read. Follow. Verify.House Resolution to Notify the President of a New Session
Record date · January 6, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
This resolution authorizes the appointment of two House members to formally notify the President that the House of Representatives has reached a and is ready to begin its legislative business.
This is a standard procedural step required at the start of a new congressional session to establish formal communication between the legislative and executive branches.
- It is a long-standing tradition in the U.S. Congress for both chambers to notify the President when they have achieved a quorum at the beginning of a new session. context
Who It Would Affect
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House of Representatives
The body is formally establishing its readiness to conduct legislative business.
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Standard Opening Procedure
This resolution follows the traditional, recurring procedural requirement for the House to notify the President of its assembly at the start of a session.
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