Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 199

Bill 118 HRES 199 is a legislative proposal that outlines the procedures for considering three separate pieces of legislation in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 140, aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to prevent federal employees from advocating for the censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity. This bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to federal employee conduct.

The second piece of legislation to be considered under this proposal is the joint resolution H.J. Res. 27, which seeks to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency. This rule pertains to the "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".

Lastly, the proposal includes consideration of the bill S. 619, which requires the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information regarding the origin of COVID-19. This bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the declassification of information. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 199 sets forth the guidelines for the consideration of these three pieces of legislation in the US Congress, each addressing different issues related to federal employee conduct, environmental regulations, and the declassification of information regarding the origin of COVID-19.

Congressional Summary of HRES 199

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of

H.R. 140 (Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act, which generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity),
H.J. Res. 27 (nullifies a rule submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency specifying the bodies of water that fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act), and
S. 619 (COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify all information relating to the potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19).

Additionally, the resolution specifies procedures that apply if the President vetoes H.J. Res. 30 (nullifies a Department of Labor rule that permits fiduciaries of employee benefit plans to consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions or when exercising shareholder rights).

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Current Status of Bill HRES 199

Bill HRES 199 is currently in the status of Passed in House since March 8, 2023. Bill HRES 199 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023. Bill HRES 199's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 199

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 199

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Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- House of Representatives

- Legislative rules and procedure

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 199

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.