SRES 15119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

Introduced: Jan 3, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This is a Senate resolution that formally elects Gary B. Myrick of Virginia as the Secretary for the Minority of the Senate. Submitted by Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and agreed to by the Senate, the measure designates Myrick as the official Secretary for the Minority, a position within the Senate’s official staff structure. The resolution serves as a formal appointment rather than a bill proposing new policy or funding. The action is ceremonial and administrative in nature, establishing Myrick in the designated office for the minority party. It does not create new programs or authorize expenditures by itself, but it does confer the official status and duties of the Secretary for the Minority per Senate rules and tradition.

Key Points

1The resolution elects Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
2It is a formal appointment by a Senate resolution, not ordinary legislation.
3The measure was submitted by Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and agreed to by the Senate.
4The appointment is for the minority party’s official chief administrative officer (Secretary for the Minority).
5The text confirms the individual’s name and state of origin and establishes his official role within the Senate.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: The minority party in the Senate, which gains an official Secretary for the Minority to handle administrative and procedural matters.Secondary group/area affected: The broader Senate staff and operations, including coordination with the majority and other offices as needed to execute minority procedures and documentation.Additional impacts: Provides formal continuity and recognition of the minority’s administrative leadership; aligns with Senate rules governing officers and staff appointments.

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