Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
This resolution directs that George Washington's Farewell Address be read aloud at the start of the first regular session of each Congress, by a senator designated by the Senate majority leader and a representative designated by the Speaker. It is adopted as an exercise of each chamber's rulemaking power and is treated as part of the internal rules of the House and Senate. It does not create a law that applies to the public and can be changed later by either chamber under its usual rulemaking procedures.
A concurrent resolution must be approved by both the House and the Senate but is not sent to the President and does not have the force of law; it functions as an internal rule or statement of both chambers and can be modified by either chamber.
This concurrent resolution requires that George Washington’s Farewell Address be read aloud on the first day of the first regular session of each Congress.
A Senator (designated by the Senate majority leader) and a Representative (designated by the House Speaker) shall read it in their respective Chambers.
The resolution is adopted as an exercise of each House’s rulemaking power and is intended to become part of each House’s rules, subject to change by that House at any time.
Narrow, noncontroversial, low-cost chamber rule; historically similar ceremonial resolutions are usually adopted.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise procedural rule that clearly and specifically establishes a ceremonial practice as part of each House's rules, with appropriate identification of executing authorities and timing.
Progressives stress historical context and inclusivity requirements
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Progressives stress historical context and inclusivity requirements
Likely cautiously supportive of civic education and nonpartisan historical tradition, but concerned about uncritical reverence for founding figures.
Wants contextualization of the Farewell Address and attention to historical injustices associated with Washington.
Sees the measure as a low-cost, symbolic tradition that can be a unifying ritual if kept nonpartisan.
Cautious about precedent and floor time, and wants clarity that it remains internal rulemaking without major policy implications.
Generally favorable, viewing the resolution as a modest restoration of patriotic tradition and respect for the nation’s founders.
Appreciates the leadership-designated readers and the internal-rule nature of the change.
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Narrow, noncontroversial, low-cost chamber rule; historically similar ceremonial resolutions are usually adopted.
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Progressives stress historical context and inclusivity requirements
Narrow, noncontroversial, low-cost chamber rule; historically similar ceremonial resolutions are usually adopted.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a concise procedural rule that clearly and specifically establishes a ceremonial practice as part of each House's rules, with appropriate identification of executi…
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