A joint resolution appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.
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Became Public Law No: 111-289.
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AI Government Intelligence™This joint resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 40 of the 111th Congress, officially sets the date for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and subsequently became Public Law No: 111-289 on November 30, 2010. The bill does not contain additional substantive policy provisions beyond establishing the convening date for the new Congress session.
The bill formally establishes the start date for the first session of the 112th Congress and has been enacted into law.
- Designates the specific day for the first session of the 112th Congress to convene.
- Passed by the Senate and signed into law as Public Law No: 111-289.
- Relates solely to congressional procedural scheduling without additional policy measures.
['Members of the United States Congress', 'Congressional staff and administrative bodies', 'Federal government operations dependent on congressional scheduling']
['No direct policy or funding implications are present, limiting concerns to procedural adherence.', 'Potential administrative challenges if the designated date conflicts with other governmental or public events, though none are specified.', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions included.']
This resolution is a routine procedural measure used to set the official start date for a new session of Congress. Such resolutions are standard practice following congressional elections to organize legislative activities and schedules. The resolution was enacted during the transition from the 111th to the 112th Congress.
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['Establishing the convening date enables federal agencies and stakeholders to plan legislative interactions and budget cycles accordingly.', 'Sets a timeline for the initiation of legislative business, impacting the scheduling of committee hearings and floor sessions.']
The bill's transparency is straightforward given its procedural nature and lack of substantive policy content. Oversight considerations are minimal as the resolution does not delegate new authority or funding. The absence of a full bill text and summary is consistent with the bill's limited scope.
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