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H.J.Res. 201

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.J.Res. 201, “Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives”, was introduced in the House on Jul 9, 2026 by Rep. Darrell Issa (R). It was referred to Armed Services, and last saw action on Jul 9, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Record

Text

H.J.Res. 201 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

hjr201/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HJ 201 IH: Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-07-09
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 IA  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. J. RES. 201  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   July 9, 2026   Mr. Issa  submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the  Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on  House Administration , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned   JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
1.
Designation of 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.
2.
Administration
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.
3.
Use of appropriated funds
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—
(1)
furnishing and improvements;
(2)
utilities and communications;
(3)
security and protective services; and
(4)
official staffing and operational support.
4.
Rule of construction
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.
5.
Effective date
This joint resolution shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-07-09
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Sponsors

Rep. Darrell Issa (R) sponsors H.J.Res. 201 alone.

Darrell Issa

Rep. · R–CA-48 · Sponsor

Committees

H.J.Res. 201 went before 2 committees: Committee on House Administration and Armed Services.

Committee on House Administration
Committee on House Administration
Referred To · Jul 9, 2026 · 196 Bills
Armed Services
Armed Services
Referred To · Jul 9, 2026 · 581 Bills

Actions

H.J.Res. 201 has taken 2 actions since Jul 9, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jul 9, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2026
House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Armed Services Committee

Votes

H.J.Res. 201 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.J.Res. 201 goes by 2 titles.

  • Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives. — Official Title as Introduced
  • Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives. — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.J.Res. 201 under Congress, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.J.Res. 201’s is Congress.

hjres201/policy-areas.txt
CongressAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.J.Res. 201, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ISSA:H.J. Res. 201.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18[Page H4381]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com