Bills · HRES 489
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 489House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution is important because it controls which bills get debated and how easily they can pass through the House. By setting specific rules like limited debate time and waiving procedural objections, it can speed up the process for these four bills to receive a final vote. If this resolution passes, it means the House leadership prioritizes bringing these particular issues to a vote under these expedited conditions.
Without this resolution, these bills might face more procedural hurdles, longer debates, or more opportunities for amendments, potentially delaying or preventing their consideration. Therefore, this procedural vote signals a strong intent to move forward with legislation concerning D.C.'s local governance, immigration enforcement, police regulations, and federal drug policy, setting the stage for significant policy changes if the underlying bills are eventually approved.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows the House to consider H.R. 884, which would prohibit non-citizens from voting in District of Columbia elections and repeal the D.C. law that permits it.
This provision clears the way for a federal intervention into D.C.'s local voting laws, impacting non-citizen voting rights in the capital.
PROVISION 02
Allows the House to consider H.R. 2056, which would require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws.
This provision enables a vote on a bill that could alter D.C.'s autonomy regarding local immigration policies and practices.
PROVISION 03
Allows the House to consider H.R. 2096, which would restore certain collective bargaining rights for D.C. police and reinstate a longer statute of limitations for disciplinary cases.
This provision sets up a vote on changes to the working conditions and accountability measures for law enforcement officers in the nation's capital.
PROVISION 04
Allows the House to consider S. 331, which would amend the Controlled Substances Act regarding the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances.
This provision enables a vote on a bill aimed at strengthening federal control over fentanyl, a drug linked to a national public health crisis.
PROVISION 05
Sets specific rules for debate, including a one-hour limit, and waives all points of order against the consideration of each bill and its provisions.
These procedural rules streamline the legislative process, making it easier and quicker for these bills to reach a final vote without being stalled by technical objections.
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ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTSJUN 10
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2581-2587)
JUN 10
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 489.
JUN 10
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 489, 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.
JUN 10
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2587-2588)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 489
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJun 9, 2025
Last actionJun 10, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 9, 2025
House Res.HRES 489House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED JUN 9, 2025
