PolicyBrief
H.RES. 107
119th CongressFeb 5th 2025
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill elects Mr. Moylan to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H. Griffith
R

H. Griffith

Representative

VA-9

LEGISLATION

House Seats Moylan on Education and Workforce Committee

This bill does one simple thing: it officially appoints Mr. Moylan to the House of Representatives' Committee on Education and Workforce. Think of it like a company announcing a new member of a project team – in this case, the team is the committee that handles laws and policies related to education and work.

Committee Assignments 101

Committees are where a lot of the detailed work in Congress happens. Representatives and Senators specialize in certain areas, like finance, healthcare, or, in this case, education and workforce issues. Being on a committee means you get a direct say in shaping bills related to those topics, holding hearings, and overseeing how existing laws are working.

What It Means for Moylan

For Mr. Moylan, this appointment means he'll now have a direct role in debating and shaping laws that affect everything from schools and colleges to job training programs and worker protections. It's a chance to influence policy in areas that touch a lot of people's lives. This is a standard step in organizing the work of the House.

Why It Matters, Practically

While this bill is purely procedural, committee assignments are important. They determine who gets to influence the bills that affect our schools, workplaces, and job opportunities. Having a full committee means the workload is spread out, and ideally, all members can contribute their expertise to making better laws. This particular appointment fills a spot on the committee, ensuring it can keep functioning as intended.