Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Summary
H. Res. 1048 is a simple House resolution that elects a named Member, Mr. Menefee, to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It also specifies his ranking on that committee, placing him immediately after Mr. Riley of New York. The resolution is administrative in nature and does not create, amend, or repeal any substantive law.
Because the measure concerns internal House organization, its effect is limited to committee membership and committee order. It does not directly affect state statutes, federal regulatory programs, or private parties outside the House of Representatives. Its practical impact is to adjust the composition of one standing committee, which can influence committee work, oversight, and the handling of science and technology legislation.
Impact
This resolution changes the membership roster of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology by adding Mr. Menefee and setting his committee rank. It has no direct impact on state laws or statutory provisions, and it does not alter any federal code sections. Its only legal effect is within the internal rules and organization of the House, affecting committee assignments and potentially the balance of participation in committee proceedings.
Sentiment
The available record suggests the resolution was noncontroversial and routine. It was agreed to without objection, and there are no committee transcripts or recorded votes indicating opposition or debate. The absence of dissent is consistent with a procedural housekeeping measure rather than a substantive policy bill.
Contention
There is no notable contention reflected in the available materials. No members are recorded as opposing the resolution, and no policy disagreements were documented. Any practical significance would be limited to committee composition and seniority placement, but the record does not show that these issues were disputed.