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Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it lays out the foundational operating instructions for one half of the U.S. Congress. The rules dictate everything from how bills are introduced and debated to how leadership positions can be challenged, directly influencing the efficiency and power dynamics within the House. For example, making it harder to remove the Speaker significantly impacts the stability of House leadership and the leverage that a small group of dissenting members might have.
If these rules are adopted, they will shape how legislation moves forward (or doesn't), how committees conduct their business, and the balance of power between the majority and minority parties for the entire 119th Congress. If they weren't adopted, the House would need to operate under a temporary framework or adopt different rules, potentially leading to immediate procedural battles and delays in legislative work. These rules often reflect the priorities and experiences of the outgoing Congress and the incoming majority, aiming to either streamline operations or address perceived shortcomings from previous sessions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires resolutions to declare the Speaker's office vacant to be offered by a majority party member and have eight majority party co-sponsors.
This provision significantly raises the bar for challenging the Speaker, making it much harder for a small faction to force a vote on leadership removal.
PROVISION 02
Allows House committees to adopt rules permitting the use of electronic voting.
This could modernize committee proceedings, potentially making them more efficient and flexible, especially for members who are not physically present.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a process for making state memorials (requests for constitutional conventions) publicly available online, organized by state and year.
This increases transparency regarding states' engagement in the Article V amendment process, allowing the public to track these important constitutional initiatives.
PROVISION 04
Reserves the first 10 House bill numbers (H.R. 1-10) for the Speaker and the next 10 (H.R. 11-20) for the Minority Leader.
This formalizes a practice allowing party leaders to assign prominent bill numbers to their top legislative priorities, signaling their importance.
PROVISION 05
Defines "district work periods" and specifies that certain legislative deadlines and procedures do not apply during these times.
This clarifies how members can spend time in their home districts without triggering certain procedural requirements in Washington, potentially improving their ability to serve constituents.
This bill matters because it lays out the foundational operating instructions for one half of the U.S. Congress. The rules dictate everything from how bills are introduced and debated to how leadership positions can be challenged, directly influencing the efficiency and power dynamics within the House. For example, making it harder to remove the Speaker significantly impacts the stability of House leadership and the leverage that a small group of dissenting members might have.
If these rules are adopted, they will shape how legislation moves forward (or doesn't), how committees conduct their business, and the balance of power between the majority and minority parties for the entire 119th Congress. If they weren't adopted, the House would need to operate under a temporary framework or adopt different rules, potentially leading to immediate procedural battles and delays in legislative work. These rules often reflect the priorities and experiences of the outgoing Congress and the incoming majority, aiming to either streamline operations or address perceived shortcomings from previous sessions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires resolutions to declare the Speaker's office vacant to be offered by a majority party member and have eight majority party co-sponsors.
This provision significantly raises the bar for challenging the Speaker, making it much harder for a small faction to force a vote on leadership removal.
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Allows House committees to adopt rules permitting the use of electronic voting.
This could modernize committee proceedings, potentially making them more efficient and flexible, especially for members who are not physically present.
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Establishes a process for making state memorials (requests for constitutional conventions) publicly available online, organized by state and year.
This increases transparency regarding states' engagement in the Article V amendment process, allowing the public to track these important constitutional initiatives.
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Reserves the first 10 House bill numbers (H.R. 1-10) for the Speaker and the next 10 (H.R. 11-20) for the Minority Leader.
This formalizes a practice allowing party leaders to assign prominent bill numbers to their top legislative priorities, signaling their importance.
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Defines "district work periods" and specifies that certain legislative deadlines and procedures do not apply during these times.
This clarifies how members can spend time in their home districts without triggering certain procedural requirements in Washington, potentially improving their ability to serve constituents.
The rules are adopted for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution Declaring the Office of Speaker Vacant
A formal proposal in the House of Representatives to remove the sitting Speaker from their leadership position.
Privileged
A procedural designation in the House of Representatives that allows a motion or resolution to be brought directly to the floor for a vote, bypassing regular committee review or other procedural hurdles.
Standing Rules
The permanent rules that govern the operations and procedures of the House of Representatives, remaining in effect from one Congress to the next unless amended.
Congressional Record
The official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.
Memorials submitted pursuant to Article V
Formal communications from state legislatures to Congress, often requesting a convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution under Article V of the Constitution.
District Work Period
A period when the House is typically not in session for legislative business, allowing members to spend time in their home districts meeting with constituents and conducting local work.
Holman Rule
ACTION TIMELINE
14 EVENTS
JAN 3, 25
Submitted in House
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 3, 25
Submitted in House
COMMITTEE
JAN 3, 25
Submitted in House
COMMITTEE
JAN 3, 25
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8-23)
A House rule that allows amendments to appropriations bills to reduce the salary of a specific federal officer, or to cut a specific program or agency. This bill clarifies its application.
Suspension of the Rules
A fast-track procedure in the House of Representatives used for non-controversial bills, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage and limiting debate and amendments.
