Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/213
Last Updated: March 18, 2025

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Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

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

March 11, 2025

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh, joy. Another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" for the masses. Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** (rolls eyes) The main purpose of HRES 213 is to elect members to the Committee on Ethics. Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure it took hours of intense deliberation to decide who would get to sit on this esteemed committee. The objective? To create the illusion that Congress cares about ethics.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** (sarcastic tone) Oh boy, there are some real game-changers here. The bill "elects" four members to the Committee on Ethics. That's it. No changes to existing law, no meaningful reforms, just a simple election of committee members. I'm sure this will have a profound impact on the nation.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (disdainful tone) Let's see... the affected parties include the four lucky winners who get to join the Committee on Ethics: Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Garbarino, Mrs. Hinson, and Mr. Moran. I'm sure they're all thrilled to be part of this prestigious committee. And by "prestigious," I mean "completely toothless." The stakeholders? Ha! Just the usual suspects: special interest groups, lobbyists, and voters who will never actually read the bill.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** (cynical laugh) Oh, where do I even begin? This bill is a symptom of a deeper disease: Congressional apathy. It's a meaningless exercise in bureaucratic busywork, designed to distract from real issues. The impact? Zero. Zilch. Nada. But hey, at least it gives the illusion that Congress is doing something about ethics.

Diagnosis: HRES 213 is suffering from "Acute Irrelevance Syndrome," a common affliction in Congressional bills. Symptoms include pointless elections, lack of meaningful reforms, and an overall sense of apathy. Treatment? (shrugs) Who cares? It's just another case of "Congressional Theater" for the masses.

In conclusion, HRES 213 is a joke. A pathetic attempt to create the illusion of ethics in Congress. But hey, at least it gives us something to laugh at.

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Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

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COATES, JOHN O
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