Bills · HRES 722
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 722House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk; and for other purposes.
INTRO SEP 16· LAST ACTION SEP 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it fast-tracks important legislative decisions, particularly a bill that keeps the government running and prevents a potential shutdown. By limiting debate and amendments, it allows for quicker votes on essential funding and other measures. However, this expedited process also means that individual lawmakers have fewer opportunities to scrutinize the details of these bills, propose changes, or raise concerns, which could lead to less thorough legislative review.
The change to an earlier resolution's expiration date means certain government rules or programs will now end sooner, potentially altering their impact on people or services. Voters should care because these procedural decisions impact the efficiency and transparency of how laws are made, affecting everything from government services to congressional accountability.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes special rules for the House to consider and vote on H.R. 5371, a bill providing continuing government funding and extensions for fiscal year 2026.
This allows for a swift vote on crucial government funding, potentially preventing a government shutdown, but with limited debate.
PROVISION 02
Sets special rules for the House to consider and vote on H. Res. 719, a resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk.
This facilitates a quick vote on a commemorative resolution without lengthy debate.
PROVISION 03
Amends Sections 9, 10, and 11 of House Resolution 707, changing an expiration date from March 31, 2026, to January 31, 2026.
This shortens the effective period of certain provisions from a previous House rule, causing them to expire two months earlier.
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ACTION TIMELINE
11 EVENTSSEP 17
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4386)
SEP 17
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 722.
SEP 17
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 722, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
SEP 17
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4393)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 722
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionSep 17, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
House Res.HRES 722House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk; and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 17, 2025
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