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

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 13

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.

Current Status of Bill HRES 13

Bill HRES 13 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HRES 13 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HRES 13's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 13

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 13

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

AppropriationsCongressional operations and organizationHouse of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
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