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

Darrell Issa

Republican · CA · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

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.

2026-07-09

Source: Congress.gov

The proposal would establish an official residence where the Speaker of the House can live while serving in that leadership position, similar to how the President has the White House and the Vice President has an official residence. This would give the Speaker a designated government property to use during their time in office rather than relying on personal housing arrangements. The change would affect how the Speaker's living situation is managed and potentially impact federal property and budget decisions related to maintaining such a residence.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 201 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 201 Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2026 Mr. Issa submitted the following joint resolution; which was 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 _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL RESIDENCE FOR THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, the Department of War shall designate a facility to serve as the official residence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. SEC. 2. ADMINISTRATION. The Department of War, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, may furnish, maintain, repair, alter, and secure the residence designated pursuant to section 1 for the official use of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS. Amounts appropriated for the operation and maintenance of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of War may be used to carry out this joint resolution, including, with respect to the residence designated pursuant to section 1, expenses relating to-- (1) furnishing and improvements; (2) utilities and communications; (3) security and protective services; and (4) official staffing and operational support. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this joint resolution shall be construed to confer ownership of any designated residence upon the Speaker of the House of Representatives or to create any personal property interest in such residence. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This joint resolution shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution. <all>

• HR5682To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.
  Passed House · 2026-06-03
• HR8483Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2026
  Referred to Committee · 2026-05-21
• HR8973Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act
  Referred to Committee · 2026-05-21
• HR8974To authorize the Development Finance Corporation to invest in Venezuela.
  Referred to Committee · 2026-05-21