Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Bill Number: H.Res. 1224
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Congress
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2026-04-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Last Updated: 2026-06-10T08:07:29Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of H. Res. 1224 (Engrossed in House, April 29, 2026)

Purpose

This House resolution sets special procedural rules to speed up debate, amendments, and votes on several bills and a budget resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives. It waives many standard rules (like points of order, which are objections to procedure or content) to limit debate time and restrict changes, allowing quick passage.

Key Provisions

H.R. 7567 (Agriculture Reform Bill):
Allows consideration in the "Committee of the Whole" (a large House committee for debating bills).
1 hour of general debate; adopts a specific Rules Committee substitute text.
Limits further amendments to a pre-approved list (from Rules Committee report, part B); allows "en bloc" bundles of amendments (20 minutes debate).
Reports bill to full House for final vote with limited options.
H.R. 2616 (School Parental Consent Bill): Requires public elementary/middle schools getting federal funds to get parents' okay before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, name, or access to sex-based facilities (e.g., bathrooms). 1 hour debate; adopts substitute; straight to vote.
S. Con. Res. 33 (Budget Resolution): Sets federal budget levels for FY 2026-2035. 1 hour debate; straight to adoption.
S. 1318 (Veterans' Markers Bill): Directs the American Battle Monuments Commission to create a program identifying and correcting overseas grave markers for American-Jewish servicemembers. 1 hour debate (split between committees); adopts substitute; adds text of H.R. 1919 (details not specified) during engrossment (final preparation).
Suspension of Rules: Speaker can allow quick votes bypassing normal rules through May 1, 2026, after consulting minority leader.
H.R. 1346 (Clean Air Act Ethanol Waiver): Adjusts ethanol fuel vapor pressure rules under the Clean Air Act. 1 hour debate; adopts substitute; straight to vote; text added to H.R. 7567 engrossment.
Clerk Instructions: Technical fixes for combining bills (e.g., adding H.R. 1346 to H.R. 7567, H.R. 1919 to S. 1318).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

No direct changes; this is a procedural rule, not substantive law. It facilitates passage of underlying bills:
Extends USDA agriculture programs to 2031 (H.R. 7567).
Adds new parental consent requirement for schools (H.R. 2616).
Establishes budget targets (S. Con. Res. 33).
Creates marker correction program and incorporates H.R. 1919 (S. 1318).
Modifies Clean Air Act ethanol rules (H.R. 1346).

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: USDA (ag programs), schools (compliance costs), Battle Monuments Commission (new duties), EPA (fuel regulations), congressional budget offices (spending blueprint).
Citizens: Farmers/rural communities (ag support), parents/students (school policies), Jewish veterans' families (accurate memorials), ethanol users/producers (fuel costs/standards).
Congress: Faster floor action but less open debate/amendments.
No direct international relations impact.

Main Stakeholders Affected

House Committees: Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Budget, Judiciary, Intelligence, Energy and Commerce, Rules.
Interest Groups: Farmers, schools/parents, veterans/Jewish organizations, energy/ethanol industry.
Federal Entities: USDA, Dept. of Education, EPA, Battle Monuments Commission.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Procedural: "Closed rule" style limits amendments/debate, favoring majority party control (common but controversial for restricting minority input).
Constitutional: Follows House rules (e.g., clause 2(b) of rule XVIII); no apparent violations.
Political: Bundles unrelated bills (agriculture, schools, budget, veterans, environment) into one session, potentially for efficiency or strategy; enables "Christmas tree" bill-building by attaching provisions. Neutral on merits—focuses solely on process.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

Recent Actions

2026-04-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-29: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 210 (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H3137) (Roll call 141)
2026-04-29: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 210 (Roll no. 141). (Roll call 141)
2026-04-29: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 210 (Roll no. 140). (consideration: CR H3145-3146) (Roll call 140)
2026-04-29: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1224.
2026-04-29: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3137-3147)
2026-04-29: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
2026-04-29: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
2026-04-29: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-628, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
2026-04-29: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-628, by Mr. Scott, Austin.

Bill Versions

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — issued 2026-04-29 — PDF (8 pages)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — issued 2026-04-29 — PDF (12 pages)