Adopting changes to the standing rules, and for other purposes.

9/7/2023, 7:30 PM

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.
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.
Congress
117
Number
HRES - 1230
Introduced on
2022-07-18
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/19/2022
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

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.
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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedAdopting changes to the standing rules, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Congress
Potential Impact
House Committee on Rules•
Legislative rules and procedure

Comments

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Committee:  Rules

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/11/2023

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;
Latest Action7/19/2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1232, H. Res. 1230 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H6711-6718; text: CR H6719)