Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.

1/17/2025, 9:05 AM

This resolution establishes rules for the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress.

The resolution adopts the rules from the 118th Congress with specified changes, including

  • providing that a resolution vacating the Office of Speaker is only privileged (takes precedence over all matters other than motions to adjourn) if it is offered by a sponsor of the majority party joined by eight cosponsors from the majority party; 
  • providing that the Speaker may only entertain a motion to suspend the rules on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays;
  • prohibiting waiver (by rule or by order) of the germaneness rule (which requires amendments to be of the same subject matter as the measure under consideration); and
  • prohibiting consideration of measures that exceed a specified long-term budget impact according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Additional changes include

  • authorizing the use of electronic voting within a committee;
  • authorizing remote appearances by non-executive branch witnesses and their counsel in committee proceedings; 
  • eliminating the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion; 
  • eliminating certain collective bargaining rights for employees of the House of Representatives;
  • reauthorizing the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party; 
  • reauthorizing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission; and 
  • reauthorizing the House Democracy Assistance Commission (an entity that advises democratic parliaments in other countries) and renaming it the House Democracy Partnership.

The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 21, H.R. 22, H.R. 23, H.R. 26, H.R. 27, H.R. 28, H.R. 29, H.R. 30, H.R. 31, H.R. 32, H.R. 33, and H.R. 35.

Bill 119 HRES 5, also known as Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, is a piece of legislation that outlines the rules and procedures that will govern the operations of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. The bill covers a wide range of topics, including the organization of committees, the scheduling of legislative business, and the conduct of members during debates and votes.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of various committees, such as the Committee on Rules, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Ways and Means. These committees play a crucial role in the legislative process by reviewing and shaping proposed legislation before it is brought to the full House for a vote.

The bill also addresses the scheduling of legislative business, including the process for introducing and debating bills on the House floor. It sets guidelines for how bills are considered, amended, and voted on, ensuring that all members have the opportunity to participate in the legislative process. Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to the conduct of members during debates and votes. It outlines rules for decorum and civility in the House chamber, as well as procedures for handling disputes and enforcing the rules of the House. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 5 is an important piece of legislation that establishes the framework for how the House of Representatives will operate during the 119th Congress. By setting clear rules and procedures, the bill aims to ensure that the legislative process runs smoothly and efficiently, allowing members to effectively represent their constituents and address the pressing issues facing the nation.
Congress
119
Number
HRES - 5
Introduced on
2025-01-03
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/3/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Failed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution establishes rules for the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress.

The resolution adopts the rules from the 118th Congress with specified changes, including

  • providing that a resolution vacating the Office of Speaker is only privileged (takes precedence over all matters other than motions to adjourn) if it is offered by a sponsor of the majority party joined by eight cosponsors from the majority party; 
  • providing that the Speaker may only entertain a motion to suspend the rules on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays;
  • prohibiting waiver (by rule or by order) of the germaneness rule (which requires amendments to be of the same subject matter as the measure under consideration); and
  • prohibiting consideration of measures that exceed a specified long-term budget impact according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Additional changes include

  • authorizing the use of electronic voting within a committee;
  • authorizing remote appearances by non-executive branch witnesses and their counsel in committee proceedings; 
  • eliminating the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion; 
  • eliminating certain collective bargaining rights for employees of the House of Representatives;
  • reauthorizing the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party; 
  • reauthorizing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission; and 
  • reauthorizing the House Democracy Assistance Commission (an entity that advises democratic parliaments in other countries) and renaming it the House Democracy Partnership.

The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 21, H.R. 22, H.R. 23, H.R. 26, H.R. 27, H.R. 28, H.R. 29, H.R. 30, H.R. 31, H.R. 32, H.R. 33, and H.R. 35.

Bill 119 HRES 5, also known as Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, is a piece of legislation that outlines the rules and procedures that will govern the operations of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. The bill covers a wide range of topics, including the organization of committees, the scheduling of legislative business, and the conduct of members during debates and votes.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of various committees, such as the Committee on Rules, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Ways and Means. These committees play a crucial role in the legislative process by reviewing and shaping proposed legislation before it is brought to the full House for a vote.

The bill also addresses the scheduling of legislative business, including the process for introducing and debating bills on the House floor. It sets guidelines for how bills are considered, amended, and voted on, ensuring that all members have the opportunity to participate in the legislative process. Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to the conduct of members during debates and votes. It outlines rules for decorum and civility in the House chamber, as well as procedures for handling disputes and enforcing the rules of the House. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 5 is an important piece of legislation that establishes the framework for how the House of Representatives will operate during the 119th Congress. By setting clear rules and procedures, the bill aims to ensure that the legislative process runs smoothly and efficiently, allowing members to effectively represent their constituents and address the pressing issues facing the nation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedAdopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
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Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Advanced technology and technological innovations•
Appropriations•
Asia•
Assault and harassment offenses•
Border security and unlawful immigration•
Budget deficits and national debt•
Budget process•
China•
Computers and information technology•
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)•
Congressional committees•
Congressional leadership•
Congressional officers and employees•
Congressional operations and organization•
Congressional oversight•
Crimes against property•
Domestic violence and child abuse•
Drug trafficking and controlled substances•
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation•
Employment discrimination and employee rights•
Evidence and witnesses•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Family relationships•
Government buildings, facilities, and property•
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management•
Government information and archives•
Government lending and loan guarantees•
Government trust funds•
Higher education•
House Committee on Agriculture•
House Committee on Appropriations•
House Committee on Education and the Workforce•
House Committee on Ethics•
House Committee on House Administration•
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability•
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform•
House Committee on Rules•
House Committee on the Budget•
House Committee on the Judiciary•
House of Representatives•
Income tax rates•
Inflation and prices•
Intergovernmental relations•
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)•
International law and treaties•
Internet, web applications, social media•
Land transfers•
Law enforcement officers•
Legislative rules and procedure•
Members of Congress•
Oil and gas•
Sanctions•
Sex offenses•
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination•
State and local government operations•
Student aid and college costs•
Taiwan•
War and emergency powers

Comments

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I think this bill is good, but how will it impact our local schools?

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/15/2025

This resolution establishes rules for the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress.

The resolution adopts the rules from the 118th Congress with specified changes, including

  • providing that a resolution vacating the Office o...
Latest Action1/3/2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.