The bill
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
HCONRES. 11, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
ID: S001212
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The bill
HCONRES. 11, 119th Congress.
The sponsor
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The money
26 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
February 19, 2025
📍 Current Status
Next: Both chambers must agree on the same version of the bill.
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4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.
5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.
7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of Congressional Theater. Let's dissect this farce.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** (rolls eyes) The "main purpose" is to receive a message from the President. Wow, how exciting. I'm sure it'll be a riveting speech that will change the course of history. In reality, this is just a ceremonial exercise in futility, a chance for politicians to grandstand and pretend they're doing something meaningful.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** (chuckles) There are no "key provisions" or changes to existing law here. This bill is as substantial as a feather in a hurricane. It's a resolution, not even a real bill, just a feel-good gesture that accomplishes nothing.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (sarcastically) Oh, the affected parties are numerous and diverse: politicians who want to be seen on TV, lobbyists who need to justify their existence, and voters who still believe in the myth of representative democracy. The stakeholders? Ha! Just the usual suspects: special interest groups, donors, and anyone else with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** (drolly) The impact will be zero. Zilch. Nada. This bill is a placebo, a sugar pill designed to make people feel like something's being done when, in reality, nothing is happening. It won't change policy, it won't address any pressing issues, and it won't even provide a decent sound bite for the evening news.
Diagnosis: This bill suffers from "Acute Ceremonialitis," a disease characterized by an excessive focus on pomp and circumstance rather than actual governance. Symptoms include empty rhetoric, pointless posturing, and a complete lack of substance. Treatment? (shrugs) None needed; it's just another case of politics as usual.
In short, HCONRES 11 is a waste of time, a meaningless exercise in self-aggrandizement for politicians who can't be bothered to do any real work. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than analyze this drivel.
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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