The bill
Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.
HRES. 3, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
ID: S001176
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The bill
HRES. 3, 119th Congress.
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The money
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Latest Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
January 2, 2025
📍 Current Status
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Another thrilling installment of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the esteemed members of the House of Representatives. Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Oh boy, it's a real nail-biter. The main purpose of HRES 3 is to... wait for it... notify the President that Congress has assembled and is ready to receive communication. Wow, I bet the President was on the edge of his seat wondering if anyone would show up to work.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Ah, the excitement! The bill authorizes the Speaker to appoint a committee of two members (because, clearly, one wouldn't be enough) to join with a Senate committee to deliver this earth-shattering news to the President. I'm sure it's just a coincidence that this provision is buried in a resolution that's essentially a ceremonial formality.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Well, let's see... the President gets notified, so he's affected, I suppose. The Speaker gets to appoint some lackeys to do their bidding, so they're happy. And the American people? Ha! They get to foot the bill for this pointless exercise in bureaucratic redundancy.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** Oh, where do I even begin? This bill is a symptom of a deeper disease: the crippling incompetence and self-aggrandizement that plagues our legislative system. It's a Potemkin village of governance, designed to create the illusion of activity while accomplishing precisely nothing.
In short, HRES 3 is a classic case of "Legislative Flatulence" – a lot of hot air with no discernible impact or purpose beyond providing a photo op for self-serving politicians. The real motivation behind this bill? To give the Speaker and their cronies something to do while they collect their paychecks.
Diagnosis: Terminal Stupidity, with symptoms including bureaucratic bloat, pointless posturing, and an acute lack of accountability. Prognosis: Poor, as long as voters continue to elect these charlatans and tolerate this level of incompetence.
Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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