Bill Summary
This resolution outlines the appointment of members to two joint committees in Congress - the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. The named members, including Senators Blunt, Roberts, Wicker, Klobuchar, Udall, Shelby, and Leahy, are elected to serve on these committees. These committees are responsible for overseeing the printing and publication of government documents and the management of the Library of Congress, respectively. This resolution ensures that these committees have the necessary members to carry out their duties effectively.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could limit the number of members who are eligible to serve on the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, potentially excluding qualified individuals from participating in important decision-making processes.
2. It could also impact the diversity of representation on these committees, as the list of elected members only includes names of male Senators and one female Senator.
3. The legislation could also potentially limit the perspectives and experiences brought to the table, as the list of elected members appears to be dominated by members of a specific political party.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 86 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 86
Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee
on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 28, 2019
Mr. Blunt submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee
on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and they are hereby,
elected members of the following joint committees of Congress:
Joint Committee on Printing: Mr. Blunt, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Wicker,
Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. Udall.
Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: Mr. Blunt, Mr. Roberts,
Mr. Shelby, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. Leahy.
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