Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes. | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 458
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 458House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This resolution is important because the procedural rules it establishes can significantly impact whether and in what form other major bills become law. By setting specific debate times, limiting amendments, and determining which version of a bill is considered, it influences the legislative process itself. This means that important policy decisions regarding opioid addiction programs and the operations of the Small Business Administration could be shaped by the rules laid out in this resolution.
If this resolution is adopted, it will likely expedite the consideration of these four bills, potentially allowing them to move to a vote more quickly and with fewer changes than if they were debated under more open rules. If it's not adopted, the House might either not consider these bills, or they might be debated under different, potentially more open, rules.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Sets specific rules for the debate and amendment process for H.R. 2483, a bill to reauthorize opioid programs.
This provision determines how long H.R. 2483 will be debated and which amendments can be offered, influencing the final shape of opioid prevention and treatment policy.
PROVISION 02
Establishes rules for considering H.R. 2931, which directs the Small Business Administration to move offices from 'sanctuary jurisdictions'.
This defines the terms for considering a bill that could alter the physical locations of federal small business support offices.
PROVISION 03
Lays out the process for H.R. 2966, a bill requiring citizenship documentation for certain SBA loan applicants.
This sets the stage for a bill that could change requirements for small business loans, affecting potential entrepreneurs.
PROVISION 04
Outlines the consideration of H.R. 2987, which aims to limit the number of small business lending companies.
This provision dictates how a bill impacting the landscape of small business financing will be debated and voted on.
PROVISION 05
Waives all procedural objections ('points of order') against the consideration of these four bills and, for some, against specific amendments or provisions.
Waiving points of order prevents procedural delays and ensures the bills can be brought to a vote without being blocked on technical grounds.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2431-2439)
FLOOR
JUN 4
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 458.
FLOOR
JUN 4
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 458, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
FLOOR
JUN 4
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2439-2441)
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 3, 2025
House Res.HRES 458House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes.
This resolution is important because the procedural rules it establishes can significantly impact whether and in what form other major bills become law. By setting specific debate times, limiting amendments, and determining which version of a bill is considered, it influences the legislative process itself. This means that important policy decisions regarding opioid addiction programs and the operations of the Small Business Administration could be shaped by the rules laid out in this resolution.
If this resolution is adopted, it will likely expedite the consideration of these four bills, potentially allowing them to move to a vote more quickly and with fewer changes than if they were debated under more open rules. If it's not adopted, the House might either not consider these bills, or they might be debated under different, potentially more open, rules.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Sets specific rules for the debate and amendment process for H.R. 2483, a bill to reauthorize opioid programs.
This provision determines how long H.R. 2483 will be debated and which amendments can be offered, influencing the final shape of opioid prevention and treatment policy.
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Establishes rules for considering H.R. 2931, which directs the Small Business Administration to move offices from 'sanctuary jurisdictions'.
This defines the terms for considering a bill that could alter the physical locations of federal small business support offices.
med
Lays out the process for H.R. 2966, a bill requiring citizenship documentation for certain SBA loan applicants.
This sets the stage for a bill that could change requirements for small business loans, affecting potential entrepreneurs.
med
Outlines the consideration of H.R. 2987, which aims to limit the number of small business lending companies.
This provision dictates how a bill impacting the landscape of small business financing will be debated and voted on.
high
Waives all procedural objections ('points of order') against the consideration of these four bills and, for some, against specific amendments or provisions.
Waiving points of order prevents procedural delays and ensures the bills can be brought to a vote without being blocked on technical grounds.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A legislative measure, often used by Congress to express an opinion or to create rules for how the House or Senate operates, rather than to make a law.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
A parliamentary device used by the House of Representatives to consider legislation. It allows for more informal debate and easier amendment processes compared to regular House sessions.
Points of order
Objections raised by a Member of Congress during floor debate, claiming that the legislative body is violating its own rules. If sustained, it can stop consideration of a bill or amendment.
Amendment in the nature of a substitute
A comprehensive amendment that replaces the entire text of a bill with new text. It is often a version of the bill approved by a committee or developed by the Rules Committee.
Five-minute rule
A procedural rule in the House of Representatives, typically used in the Committee of the Whole, that limits debate on amendments to five minutes for each speaker.
Previous question
A motion in parliamentary procedure that, if adopted, immediately ends debate on a pending matter and brings it to a vote. It is used to prevent further amendments or discussion.
ACTION TIMELINE
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JUN 4, 25
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2431-2439)
FLOOR
JUN 4, 25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 458.
FLOOR
JUN 4, 25
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 458, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
FLOOR
JUN 4, 25
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2439-2441)
A term used to describe local or state governments that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agencies, often by not using local resources to identify or detain undocumented immigrants.