House notifies Senate it has a quorum and is ready to work.
H.Res. 975 — To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled. · Filed by Glenn Thompson (R-PA) · Introduced Jan 6, 2026 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This is a routine procedural resolution notifying the Senate that the House of Representatives has a quorum (enough members present to conduct business) and is ready to proceed. It has no substantive policy effect—it is a standard administrative message sent at the start of each legislative session.
Why we flagged it
This resolution performs a single, constitutionally mandated administrative function: notifying the Senate that the House has assembled a quorum and is ready to conduct legislative business. It is pure procedure with no policy content.
Who it affects
This is a procedural housekeeping measure with no direct effect on citizens. It enables the House to conduct business transparently and in compliance with constitutional quorum requirements, which supports democratic accountability.