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Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

1/26/2024, 3:15 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 950

Bill 118 HRES 950, also known as "Providing for the hour of meeting of the House," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish the official hour at which the House of Representatives will convene for its meetings.

The bill specifies that the House of Representatives will meet at 10:00 AM on each legislative day, unless otherwise ordered by the Speaker of the House. This standardizes the start time for House meetings and provides clarity for members of Congress and the public regarding when they can expect legislative business to begin.

The bill also includes provisions for adjusting the meeting time in the event of special circumstances, such as during a state of emergency or when the House is in recess. These adjustments would be made at the discretion of the Speaker of the House. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 950 aims to streamline the scheduling of House meetings and ensure that legislative business is conducted in a timely and efficient manner. It provides a clear framework for when the House will convene, while also allowing for flexibility in certain situations.

Current Status of Bill HRES 950

Bill HRES 950 is currently in the status of Passed in House since January 9, 2024. Bill HRES 950 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2024.  Bill HRES 950's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 950

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 950

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional operations and organization
- House of Representatives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 950

Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

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