#HouseResolution What is a House Resolution?
A House Resolution (often written as H.Res.) is:
A proposal introduced only in the House
Used to deal with matters affecting the House itself
It does NOT go to the Senate and does NOT become law
What is it used for?
House Resolutions are usually for:
Setting rules for how the House operates
Expressing opinions or positions (e.g., honoring someone)
Creating or managing House committees Important point
Unlike a bill:
It cannot create laws
It applies only to the House, not the whole country
Simple example
A resolution to honor a national hero
A resolution to set debate rules for a bill