Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1275
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-11T21:39:32Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose H. Res. 1275 establishes special rules for House consideration of five measures related to criminal justice, law enforcement support, and federal appropriations. It structures debate and voting procedures to facilitate orderly review of these items.
Key Provisions
- H.R. 5625: Directs the Attorney General to publish a list of states and local governments allowing cashless bail; waives all points of order, adopts a Judiciary Committee substitute, limits debate to one hour equally divided, and allows one motion to recommit.
- H.R. 6260: Amends title 18 of the U.S. Code to prohibit fraud involving bail posting; follows the same procedural framework as H.R. 5625.
- H.R. 8365: Sets conditions on court-appointed monitors; adopts a modified Judiciary Committee substitute and uses the standard one-hour debate and recommit motion process.
- H. Con. Res. 96: Expresses support for law enforcement officers; waives points of order, considers the resolution as read, and provides one hour of equally divided debate.
- H.R. 8469: Funds military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for fiscal year 2027; moves the House into the Committee of the Whole, limits general debate to one hour, allows amendments under the five-minute rule from a specific list, permits en bloc amendments, and caps pro forma amendments at 10 per side for debate.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This resolution does not amend substantive statutes. It temporarily modifies House procedural rules for these specific bills by waiving points of order, limiting amendments to pre-printed options, and setting fixed debate times, which streamlines consideration beyond standard floor rules.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Requires the Attorney General to compile and publish bail-related data; affects court operations through monitor appointment rules; directs funding for military construction and veterans' programs.
- Citizens: May influence local bail practices and law enforcement policies through the listed bills.
- International Relations: No direct effects identified.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- House members and the Judiciary and Appropriations Committees.
- The Department of Justice and Attorney General.
- Federal courts and court-appointed monitors.
- Law enforcement officers and veterans' service agencies.
- State and local governments regarding bail policies.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution relies on standard House rules authority to control floor procedures, including waiver of points of order under clause 2 of rule XXI for appropriations. It balances majority control of debate with limited minority tools like the motion to recommit, reflecting typical partisan structuring of the legislative calendar.
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Sponsor
Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-05-13: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 159). (text: CR H3404-3405) (Roll call 159)
- 2026-05-13: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 159). (text: CR H3404-3405) (Roll call 159)
- 2026-05-13: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 158). (Roll call 158)
- 2026-05-13: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3418-3419)
- 2026-05-13: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1275, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-05-13: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1275.
- 2026-05-13: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3404-3410)
- 2026-05-12: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
- 2026-05-12: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
- 2026-05-12: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-648, by Mr. Griffith.
- 2026-05-12: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-648, by Mr. Griffith.
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-05-13 — PDF (6 pages)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-05-12 — PDF (8 pages)