H.Res. 1135 is a resolution for electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. This type of resolution typically involves appointing or confirming members of the House to various committees, which are responsible for specific areas of legislative oversight and development.
Media outlets have noted that H.Res. 1135 facilitates the functioning of the House by ensuring that committees are fully staffed with members who can provide oversight and develop legislation in their respective areas. This is seen as a routine but necessary step to maintain legislative efficiency and effectiveness.
Some media criticism of H.Res. 1135 centers around concerns of partisanship in committee appointments, where the selection of members might reflect political bias, potentially affecting the impartiality and balance of committee work. Critics argue that this could lead to skewed legislative priorities.
The bill H.Res. 1135 is about electing members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. The sponsor of the bill, Erin Houchin, has received significant donations from two industries: Health Professionals and Retired individuals. The Health Professionals industry has donated a total of $80,000,000, all from individuals, while the Retired industry has donated a total of $25,000,000, also all from individuals. However, there is no clear overlap between these industries and the subject matter of the bill, which is about internal House committee appointments. The only potential conflict of interest detected is with the Retired industry, but this is a broad category that includes many retired individuals from various sectors, and it's not clear how this could influence the bill. The total amount of overlap is $25,000,000, but this doesn't necessarily indicate a conflict of interest.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retired (W06) | Sector | Congress | $25,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $25,000,000 | ||
Top industries funding Erin Houchin, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
