Summary of Bill HRES 473
Bill 117 H.Res. 473 is a resolution in the US Congress that sets the rules for considering two separate bills. The first bill, H.R. 256, aims to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. This resolution, passed in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, gave the President the authority to use military force against Iraq. The bill seeks to revoke this authorization, which has been in place for nearly two decades.
The second bill, H.R. 1187, focuses on financial transparency and sustainability. It proposes to require public companies to disclose additional material information to investors. This information would help investors make more informed decisions about the companies they invest in. Additionally, the bill establishes a Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee, which would provide guidance on sustainable finance practices.
Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 473 addresses important issues related to military authorization and financial transparency. The resolution sets the stage for a debate and vote on these two bills in the US Congress.
Congressional Summary of HRES 473
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 256 (repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002).
It also sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1187 (Corporate Governance Improvement and Investor Protection Act), including the adoption of the text of a Rules Committee print as an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
The bill also provides (1) that certain procedural requirements relating to the termination of national emergencies do not apply to H.J.Res. 46 (terminating the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020); (2) for the adoption of H.Res. 467 (providing for budget allocations for the Committee on Appropriations); and (3) for consideration of multiple measures under suspension of the rules (i.e., en bloc).