Bills · HRES 377
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 377House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
INTRO MAY 5· LAST ACTION MAY 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it streamlines the legislative process for two distinct bills, one symbolic and one with potential policy implications. By limiting debate and waiving procedural hurdles, it indicates a desire by House leadership to bring these particular issues to a swift vote and bypass potential delays.
If this resolution passes, it means H.R. 276 and H.R. 881 will likely receive a vote in the House sooner rather than later. If it doesn't pass, those bills would face more procedural obstacles, longer debate times, and could potentially be delayed or prevented from coming to a vote in their current form. It reflects a strategic move to prioritize these specific legislative actions on the House floor.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows H.R. 276, which proposes to rename the Gulf of Mexico, to be considered in the House.
This accelerates the debate and vote on a bill with a significant symbolic change.
PROVISION 02
Waives all procedural objections against considering H.R. 276 and its provisions, and pre-adopts a committee amendment.
This prevents procedural objections from delaying or altering the bill during debate.
PROVISION 03
Allows H.R. 881, which proposes Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions for universities with Confucius Institutes, to be considered in the House.
This advances a bill that could affect federal funding for certain educational institutions.
PROVISION 04
Waives all procedural objections against considering H.R. 881 and its provisions, and pre-adopts a Rules Committee substitute amendment.
This streamlines the process for a bill that could have financial implications for colleges.
PROVISION 05
Limits debate to one hour for each bill and allows only one motion to send the bill back to committee before a final vote.
This restricts opportunities for extended debate or further amendments, speeding up final passage.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
11 EVENTSMAY 6
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1864-1868)
MAY 6
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 377.
MAY 6
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 377, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Scanlon demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
MAY 6
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1868-1869)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 377
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
Last actionMay 6, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025
House Res.HRES 377House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
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