Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution
1/8/2025, 1:40 PMSummary of Bill HRES 12
Bill 119 HRES 12, also known as the Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to Prohibit Recess Concurrent Resolution, aims to prevent the House of Representatives from going on recess after July 31 of any year unless all regular appropriation bills for the next fiscal year have been approved.The bill seeks to ensure that Congress fulfills its responsibility to pass the necessary funding bills to keep the government running smoothly. By prohibiting recess until all appropriations bills are approved, the bill aims to prevent last-minute budget negotiations and potential government shutdowns.
This legislation is designed to promote accountability and efficiency within the House of Representatives by encouraging timely consideration and passage of appropriation bills. It emphasizes the importance of responsible budgeting and fiscal planning to avoid disruptions in government operations. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 12 seeks to promote good governance and ensure that Congress fulfills its duty to pass essential funding legislation in a timely manner.
Congressional Summary of HRES 12
Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution
This resolution prevents the House of Representatives from adjourning in August until it has passed regular appropriations legislation for the fiscal year beginning in October.
The resolution specifies that it is out of order for the House to consider a concurrent resolution for its adjournment during any day in August until the House has passed all of the regular appropriations bills.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 12
Bill HRES 12 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since January 3, 2025. Bill HRES 12 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HRES 12's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of January 3, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 12
Total Number of Sponsors
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0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 12
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a concurrent resolution to provide for a recess of the House after July 31 of any year unless the House has approved each regular appropriation bill for the next fiscal year.Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a concurrent resolution to provide for a recess of the House after July 31 of any year unless the House has approved each regular appropriation bill for the next fiscal year.Comments
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