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

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

Introduced Jul 9, 2026

Latest action (Jul 9, 2026) 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.

Referred to
Committee on House Administration Armed Services Committee
Policy area
Congress

Summary
  • Requires the Department of War to designate a facility to serve as the official residence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives within 180 days of enactment.
  • Authorizes the Department of War, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, to furnish, maintain, repair, alter, and secure the designated residence.
  • Allows appropriated funds for Department of War operation and maintenance to be used for the residence, including expenses for furnishings, utilities, security, and staffing.
  • Clarifies that the Speaker does not own the residence and has no personal property interest in it.
  • Takes effect on the date of enactment.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Darrell Issa’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • NULL $45,911
  • ARMSCOR PRECISION INTL $18,200
  • GOOGLE $11,400
  • FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP $7,050
  • 1A AUTO $6,850

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Darrell Issa → · Outside spending →

Actions (2)
  1. Jul 9, 2026 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. · house
  2. Jul 9, 2026 Introduced in House

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Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in House · Jul 9, 2026

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Full text

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>

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