Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Bill 118 H.Res. 13, also known as the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to address the issue of delays and inefficiencies in the legislative process by establishing guidelines for staying on schedule with the legislative calendar.

The resolution outlines specific measures to ensure that Congress adheres to its established timelines for introducing, debating, and passing legislation. This includes setting deadlines for committee hearings, markups, and floor votes, as well as requiring regular progress reports on the status of pending bills.

Additionally, the S.O.S. Resolution calls for increased transparency and accountability in the legislative process by requiring all members of Congress to publicly disclose any delays or obstacles that may prevent a bill from moving forward on schedule. Overall, the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the legislative process in Congress by promoting timely action on important issues facing the nation.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 13

Introduced on
2023-01-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/9/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Bill 118 H.Res. 13, also known as the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to address the issue of delays and inefficiencies in the legislative process by establishing guidelines for staying on schedule with the legislative calendar.

The resolution outlines specific measures to ensure that Congress adheres to its established timelines for introducing, debating, and passing legislation. This includes setting deadlines for committee hearings, markups, and floor votes, as well as requiring regular progress reports on the status of pending bills.

Additionally, the S.O.S. Resolution calls for increased transparency and accountability in the legislative process by requiring all members of Congress to publicly disclose any delays or obstacles that may prevent a bill from moving forward on schedule. Overall, the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the legislative process in Congress by promoting timely action on important issues facing the nation.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Appropriations
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/9/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.