Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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Introduced 2026-07-09Topic: governance ethics · veterans military · budget

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This joint resolution would require the Department of War to designate a facility as the official residence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives within 180 days after it becomes law. The Department of War, working with the Architect of the Capitol, could furnish, maintain, repair, alter, and secure the residence. Funds the Department of War receives for operating and maintaining its facilities could be used for the residence, including furnishings, utilities, security, and staffing. The resolution states that the Speaker would not own the residence or gain any personal property interest in it.

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Date	Chamber	Action	Status effect
2026-07-09	House	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	refer
2026-07-09	House	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	refer
2026-07-09		Introduced in House	introduce
2026-07-09		Introduced in House	introduce

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