# Plain Language Summary: Authorizing the Speaker to Administer the Oath of Office

This is a straightforward procedural bill that gives the Speaker of the House of Representatives the authority to administer the oath of office to members of Congress. In simpler terms, it's saying that the Speaker—the leader of the House—is officially allowed to swear in new representatives when they take their seats.

Normally, there are established procedures for how things get done in Congress, and this bill is essentially confirming one of those procedures in writing. When a new Congress begins or when someone is elected to fill a vacant seat, someone needs to administer the oath that all members take promising to support and defend the Constitution. This bill makes it clear that the Speaker has the power to do this job.

For everyday people, this doesn't really change anything about how government works or what Congress does. It's more of a housekeeping matter—the kind of thing Congress does to make sure all its internal procedures are properly authorized. You won't notice any difference in your life or in how laws are made because of this bill. It's simply Congress confirming that one of its leaders can perform a ceremonial duty that's already been happening for years.

Authorizing and directing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.

Hoyer, Steny H.

 <p>This resolution authorizes and directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to administer the oath of office to all Representatives-elect.</p>