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Adopting changes to the standing rules, and for other purposes.
9/7/2023, 7:30 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1230
Bill 117 HRES 1230, titled "Adopting changes to the standing rules, and for other purposes," is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to make changes to the standing rules of the House of Representatives in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the legislative process.
Some of the key provisions of the bill include:
1. Streamlining the legislative process by reducing the number of steps required for a bill to be considered on the House floor. 2. Implementing new procedures for the consideration of amendments to bills, in order to ensure that all members have the opportunity to participate in the legislative process. 3. Enhancing transparency in the legislative process by requiring all bills and amendments to be made available to the public in a timely manner. 4. Strengthening the role of committees in the legislative process by giving them more authority to consider and amend bills before they are brought to the House floor for a vote. Overall, Bill 117 HRES 1230 aims to make the legislative process more efficient, transparent, and inclusive. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will ultimately be decided by a vote of the House of Representatives.
Some of the key provisions of the bill include:
1. Streamlining the legislative process by reducing the number of steps required for a bill to be considered on the House floor. 2. Implementing new procedures for the consideration of amendments to bills, in order to ensure that all members have the opportunity to participate in the legislative process. 3. Enhancing transparency in the legislative process by requiring all bills and amendments to be made available to the public in a timely manner. 4. Strengthening the role of committees in the legislative process by giving them more authority to consider and amend bills before they are brought to the House floor for a vote. Overall, Bill 117 HRES 1230 aims to make the legislative process more efficient, transparent, and inclusive. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will ultimately be decided by a vote of the House of Representatives.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1230
This bill revises the rules of the House of Representatives. The changes include
- permitting the House to meet on any legislative day for the remainder of the 117th Congress, provided that constitutional requirements are met;
- allowing consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules on the same day they are presented to the House if proposed text is made available prior to the convening of that day;
- lifting restrictions on when the Speaker may entertain a motion to suspend the House rules; and
- modifying the scope of rules for remote voting by proxy.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1230
Bill HRES 1230 is currently in the status of Passed in House since July 19, 2022. Bill HRES 1230 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 18, 2022. Bill HRES 1230's most recent activity was Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1232, H. Res. 1230 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H6711-6718; text: CR H6719) as of July 19, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1230
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1230
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- House Committee on Rules
- Legislative rules and procedure
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1230
Adopting changes to the standing rules, and for other purposes.
Adopting changes to the standing rules, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1230
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