Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1363
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-29: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Raskin. Petition No: 119-24. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026062924">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-30T15:05:43Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H. Res. 1363
Purpose
This resolution establishes special procedures for the House of Representatives to consider the bill H.R. 7007, titled "to govern on behalf of the American people." It aims to expedite the legislative process for this bill by waiving standard rules and limiting certain procedural steps.
Key Provisions
- Immediate Consideration: Upon adoption, the House must immediately take up H.R. 7007 for debate and voting.
- Amendment Process: Only an amendment in the nature of a substitute submitted by the ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary (and printed in the Congressional Record at least one day prior) may be considered as adopted. If multiple such amendments are submitted, only the most recent one applies. No other amendments are permitted.
- Reading and Points of Order: The bill, as amended, is treated as read, and all points of order against its consideration or provisions are waived.
- Debate and Voting: One hour of debate is allowed, equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary (or their designees). The previous question is ordered, leading directly to final passage, with the only exception being one motion to recommit.
- Rule Exemptions: Certain House rules (clause 1(c) of rule XIX and clause 8 of rule XX) do not apply to this bill's consideration.
- Transmission to Senate: The House Clerk must send the passed bill to the Senate within three calendar days.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution alters standard House procedures by creating a structured rule for H.R. 7007. It bypasses normal amendment opportunities, points of order, and extended debate timelines that typically apply under House rules, effectively limiting floor actions to a single amendment from the specified minority member and a motion to recommit.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The expedited process could accelerate any changes proposed in H.R. 7007, potentially affecting agencies involved in governance or related functions.
- On Citizens: Faster passage might lead to quicker implementation of the bill's provisions, influencing public policy outcomes depending on the bill's content.
- On International Relations: No direct impacts are outlined in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Members of the House of Representatives, particularly those on the Committee on the Judiciary.
- The ranking minority member of the Judiciary Committee, who holds exclusive rights to the permitted amendment.
- The Senate, which receives the bill promptly after House passage.
- The broader public, as the resolution facilitates consideration of legislation intended to govern on their behalf.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Procedural Nature: As an internal House rule, it operates within the constitutional authority of each chamber to set its own procedures (Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution) but does not alter substantive law.
- Political Aspects: Submitted by Representative Raskin and referred to the Committee on Rules, this measure reflects a partisan or majority-driven approach to control debate on H.R. 7007, potentially reducing minority input beyond the specified amendment.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-29: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Raskin. Petition No: 119-24. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026062924">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- 2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- 2026-06-11: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people. — issued 2026-06-11 — PDF (2 pages)