119th Congress Convenes January 3, 2025, for Final Weeks of Biden Administration
The 119th United States Congress began its two-year term on January 3, 2025, marking the start of the final legislative session during the last 17 days of President Joe Biden's administration.
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The 119th United States Congress convened on January 3, 2025, beginning a new two-year legislative session that will span the transition between the Biden and incoming administrations. The session commenced during the final 17 days of President Joe Biden's term in office.
The 119th Congress consists of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, following the completion of the 2024 congressional elections. The House of Representatives underwent elections in November 2024 to determine its composition for this session.
As with previous congressional sessions, the 119th Congress reflects the religious diversity of American representation. The religious affiliations of House members have been documented, showing the range of faiths represented in the current legislative body.
The timing of this congressional session's start places it in a unique position, as it will oversee the transition of executive power scheduled for January 20, 2025. The Congress will be responsible for legislative business during both the final days of the current administration and the beginning of the next presidential term.
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