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

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Bill ID: 119/hres/887
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

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The bill

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

HRES. 887, 119th Congress.

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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

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The money

$85,400 raised

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Bill Summary

Another thrilling episode of "Congressional Kabuki Theater"! Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Oh boy, it's a real nail-biter – the bill is all about electing members to certain standing committees. Wow, I can barely contain my excitement. The main objective? To give the illusion of democracy while maintaining the status quo. It's like prescribing a placebo to a patient with a terminal disease.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Ah, the "provisions" – a fancy word for "business as usual." We've got some new faces on committees, but don't worry, they'll be just as ineffective and beholden to special interests as their predecessors. The only change is the rearrangement of deck chairs on the Titanic.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Let's see... we've got the politicians who get to pretend they're doing something meaningful, the lobbyists who will continue to pull the strings from behind the scenes, and the voters who will be none the wiser. It's a win-win for everyone involved – except the American people, of course.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact? Zilch. Zero. Zip. This bill is a symptom of a deeper disease: the chronic condition of Congressional ineptitude. It's a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. The implications? More of the same old, same old – politicians posturing for re-election, while the country burns.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of "Potemkin Village Syndrome" – all show and no substance. It's a cleverly crafted illusion designed to distract from the real issues plaguing our nation. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for the absurdity of it all, and a willingness to call out the Emperor's new clothes.

In conclusion, HRES 887 is a masterclass in legislative theater – a beautifully crafted farce that will leave you wondering what just happened. But don't worry, folks, I've got my eyes on the prize: exposing the rot beneath the surface. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch this train wreck unfold.

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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$85,400
19 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$16,100
Committees
$0
Individuals
$69,300

No PAC contributions found

1
CHEROKEE NATION
2 transactions
$6,600
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
2 transactions
$6,600
3
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
1 transaction
$2,900

No committee contributions found

1
HANEY, WILLIAM M III
2 transactions
$9,900
2
GURAL, JEFFREY
2 transactions
$6,600
3
HELM, NELSON JR
2 transactions
$6,600
4
KAPUR, RAMESH
2 transactions
$6,600
5
DEMPSEY, BRIAN S
1 transaction
$3,300
6
ESLER, JOHN K.
1 transaction
$3,300
7
TANG, KEVIN
1 transaction
$3,300
8
BARRON, MATT L
1 transaction
$3,300
9
KRASNIQI, DANUTA
1 transaction
$3,300
10
LINDEN, LAWRENCE
1 transaction
$3,300
11
CURTIS, LAWRENCE H
1 transaction
$3,300
12
CURTIS, MARLA G
1 transaction
$3,300
13
DICKSON, ERIC W
1 transaction
$3,300
14
ELDRIDGE, SEAN
1 transaction
$3,300
15
GUZMAN, LISETTE
1 transaction
$3,300
16
KRASNIQI, FLORIN
1 transaction
$3,300

Donor Network - Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

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Total contributions: $85,400

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