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H.Res. 897House115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Congress

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

Sponsored by Rob WoodallRep. Rob Woodall (R-GA)
Introduced May 16, 2018

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This House resolution formally elects named Representatives to serve on several standing committees of the House of Representatives. It designates which member will sit on each listed committee, affecting the composition and leadership of those committees.

Key Provisions

  • Mr. Rutherford is elected to the Committee on Appropriations.
  • Mr. Banks of Indiana is elected to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Mrs. Lesko is elected to the Committee on Homeland Security.
  • Mr. Palmer is elected to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, ranking immediately after Mr. Abraham, and Mrs. Lesko is also appointed to that committee.
  • Mr. Gallagher is elected to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Mr. Mast is elected to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Mr. Wenstrup is elected to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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

May 16, 2018 • 12:28 PM

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Introduced in House

May 16, 2018

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Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3991)

May 16, 2018 • 12:28 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3991)

May 16, 2018 • 12:28 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3991)

May 16, 2018 • 12:28 PM

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

May 16, 2018 • 12:28 PM

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Rob Woodall
Rep. Rob WoodallR-GA-7 · May 16, 2018

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the House Republican Conference, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.

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H. RES. 897

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

May 16, 2018

RESOLUTION

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives:

Committee on Appropriations:

Mr. Rutherford.

Committee on Education and the Workforce:

Mr. Banks of Indiana.

Committee on Homeland Security:

Mrs. Lesko.

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology:

Mr. Palmer, to rank immediately after Mr. Abraham; and Mrs. Lesko.

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure:

Mr. Gallagher.

Committee on Veterans' Affairs:

Mr. Mast.

Committee on Ways and Means:

Mr. Wenstrup.

Clerk.