Preamble
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 201 Introduced in House (IH)]
119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 201
Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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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
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 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.
SEC. 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.
SEC. 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.
SEC. 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.
SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This joint resolution shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.