Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. | ChamberLight
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 580House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because procedural rules like this can heavily influence the outcome of major legislative debates. By limiting debate time, restricting which amendments can be offered, and waiving procedural objections, the majority party can significantly control the legislative process. This can make it easier for certain policies to pass as written or harder for opponents to make changes.
For example, automatically adopting a specific version of a bill, as this resolution does for some digital currency legislation, means that the version members ultimately vote on is not the original text but a pre-selected alternative. This impacts transparency and the ability of all members to participate fully in shaping legislation that affects real issues like how the government spends money on defense or how new financial technologies are regulated.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Sets specific rules for the debate and amendment process for H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, including limiting general debate to one hour and restricting amendments to only those pre-approved by the Rules Committee.
This provision controls how the House will discuss and potentially alter the critical annual spending plan for national defense.
PROVISION 02
Provides for consideration of H.R. 3633 (a bill to regulate digital commodities) and automatically adopts a specific substitute text (Rules Committee Print 119-6 with an additional amendment) before floor debate, effectively changing the bill's substance from its original form.
This dramatically shapes the starting point for debate on how digital assets will be regulated, bypassing the usual amendment process for the initial text.
PROVISION 03
Provides for consideration of H.R. 1919 (a bill concerning Federal Reserve actions and central bank digital currency) and automatically adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services.
This similarly pre-determines the version of the bill concerning the Federal Reserve's role and digital currency that the House will consider, limiting opportunities for other changes.
PROVISION 04
Provides for consideration of S. 1582, a Senate-passed bill to regulate payment stablecoins, waiving all points of order against its consideration and provisions, and limiting debate to one hour.
This sets the stage for the House to quickly consider and vote on a specific framework for regulating stablecoins, a growing part of the digital economy.
PROVISION 05
Waives a requirement that prevents the House from considering a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented, specifically for a future resolution related to a budget rescissions bill (H.R. 4) through July 18, 2025.
This allows for faster, same-day consideration of future procedural rules for another important bill, speeding up legislative action.
House Res.HRES 580House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
This bill matters because procedural rules like this can heavily influence the outcome of major legislative debates. By limiting debate time, restricting which amendments can be offered, and waiving procedural objections, the majority party can significantly control the legislative process. This can make it easier for certain policies to pass as written or harder for opponents to make changes.
For example, automatically adopting a specific version of a bill, as this resolution does for some digital currency legislation, means that the version members ultimately vote on is not the original text but a pre-selected alternative. This impacts transparency and the ability of all members to participate fully in shaping legislation that affects real issues like how the government spends money on defense or how new financial technologies are regulated.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Sets specific rules for the debate and amendment process for H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, including limiting general debate to one hour and restricting amendments to only those pre-approved by the Rules Committee.
This provision controls how the House will discuss and potentially alter the critical annual spending plan for national defense.
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Provides for consideration of H.R. 3633 (a bill to regulate digital commodities) and automatically adopts a specific substitute text (Rules Committee Print 119-6 with an additional amendment) before floor debate, effectively changing the bill's substance from its original form.
This dramatically shapes the starting point for debate on how digital assets will be regulated, bypassing the usual amendment process for the initial text.
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Provides for consideration of H.R. 1919 (a bill concerning Federal Reserve actions and central bank digital currency) and automatically adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services.
This similarly pre-determines the version of the bill concerning the Federal Reserve's role and digital currency that the House will consider, limiting opportunities for other changes.
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Provides for consideration of S. 1582, a Senate-passed bill to regulate payment stablecoins, waiving all points of order against its consideration and provisions, and limiting debate to one hour.
This sets the stage for the House to quickly consider and vote on a specific framework for regulating stablecoins, a growing part of the digital economy.
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Waives a requirement that prevents the House from considering a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented, specifically for a future resolution related to a budget rescissions bill (H.R. 4) through July 18, 2025.
This allows for faster, same-day consideration of future procedural rules for another important bill, speeding up legislative action.
Date of the resolution's adoption by the House of Representatives.
through the legislative day of July 18, 2025
Period during which the 'same day rule' waiver applies for certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
GLOSSARY
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House Resolution (H. Res.)
A measure passed by only one chamber of Congress, used to address matters concerning the internal operations of that chamber, like setting rules for debate.
Committee of the Whole
A parliamentary device used by the House of Representatives to expedite consideration of legislation, allowing for more informal debate and easier amendment procedures than the full House.
Points of Order
An objection raised by a Member of Congress during debate that a procedure or action violates the rules of the House. Such objections can sometimes be 'waived' by a special rule.
Waived
To set aside or disregard a requirement or rule, often done by a special rule to allow a particular legislative action to proceed.
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute
An amendment that seeks to replace the entire text of a bill with a new version, often used to present a revised or compromise version of a bill.
Five-Minute Rule
A procedural rule in the Committee of the Whole that limits debate on an amendment to five minutes for the proponent and five minutes for an opponent, used to expedite amendment consideration.
Previous Question
ACTION TIMELINE
16 EVENTS
JUL 16, 25
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3332)
FLOOR
JUL 16, 25
On motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 197).
FLOOR
JUL 16, 25
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 198).
FLOOR
JUL 16, 25
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 198).
A motion in the House of Representatives that, if adopted, immediately ends debate on a measure and prevents further amendments, forcing a vote on the underlying bill or amendment.
Motion to Recommit
A motion offered in the House of Representatives just before a final vote on a bill, which can either send the bill back to committee for further review or instruct the committee to make a specific amendment.
