HJRES 201
Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Bill overview
This joint resolution establishes an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Department of War is tasked with designating a suitable facility for this purpose, working with the Architect of the Capitol. The Department will then be responsible for furnishing, maintaining, and securing the residence using existing appropriated funds. Importantly, the resolution clarifies that the Speaker does not gain ownership or a personal interest in the residence.
Key provisions
- The Department of War will designate an official residence for the Speaker.
- The Department of War will furnish, maintain, repair, and secure the residence.
- Appropriated funds can be used to cover expenses related to the residence's operation and upkeep.
- The resolution clarifies that the Speaker does not own the residence.
Who is affected
- Speaker of the House of Representatives
- Department of War
- Architect of the Capitol
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal, designated residence for the Speaker, which previously may not have existed.
- Authorizes the use of Department of War funds for the residence's upkeep.
Fiscal impact
Amounts appropriated for the operation and maintenance of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of War may be used to carry out this joint resolution.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. J. RES. 201
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, the Department of War shall designate a facility to serve as the official residence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The Department of War, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, may furnish, maintain, repair, alter, and secure the residence designated pursuant to section 1 for the official use of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Amounts appropriated for the operation and maintenance of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of War may be used to carry out this joint resolution, including, with respect to the residence designated pursuant to section 1, expenses relating to—
furnishing and improvements;
utilities and communications;
security and protective services; and
official staffing and operational support.
Nothing in this joint resolution shall be construed to confer ownership of any designated residence upon the Speaker of the House of Representatives or to create any personal property interest in such residence.
This joint resolution shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.