HRES Bill 947 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-01-09

Bill 118 HRES 947 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering three separate pieces of legislation in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 788, aims to limit donations made as part of settlement agreements involving the United States. The second piece of legislation, H.J. Res. 98, seeks to disapprove of a rule proposed by the National Labor Relations Board regarding the standard for determining joint employer status. The third bill, S.J. Res. 38, aims to disapprove of a rule proposed by the Federal Highway Administration regarding waivers of Buy America requirements for electric vehicle chargers. The resolution provides guidelines for how these bills will be debated and voted on in Congress.

Recent Activity

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 5). (text: 01/10/2024 CR H25)

Alternative Names

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.

Associated Legislation

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".

Policy Areas

Congress

Potential Impact

House of Representatives

Legislative rules and procedure

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Committees and Subcommittees

Rules Committee

Variations and Revisions