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SRES 13119th CongressIntroduced
A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
Introduced: Jan 3, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This is a formal Senate resolution that serves as an official notification to the House of Representatives about the election of Jennifer A. Hemingway to the joint role of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. The resolution simply records the Senate’s action and informs the House, without creating new laws or authorizing funding. In this role, Hemingway is the Senate’s chief security, administrative, and protocol officer, responsible for Senate security, access control, and various administrative functions.
Key Points
- 1The resolution notifies the House of Representatives of the election of Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
- 2The position is the Senate’s chief security, administrative, and protocol officer.
- 3The election was conducted by the Senate and the resolution indicates the House should be informed.
- 4Date noted: January 3, 2025, with the resolution submitted by Senator Thune and agreed to by the Senate.
- 5This is a procedural/ceremonial action, not a substantive policy or funding bill.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Senate administration, security, and operations (including personnel who work under the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper).Secondary group/area affected: House of Representatives (as the recipient of the notification) and Capitol operations that involve inter-chamber coordination.Additional impacts: Public accountability and official recordkeeping; no immediate policy, statutory change, or appropriations is enacted by this resolution.
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