Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 313
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-16: Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 707, H.Res. 313 is amended.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-09T13:58:07Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
H. Res. 313 is a procedural resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at streamlining the consideration and approval of a Senate amendment to the congressional budget resolution for fiscal year 2025 (H. Con. Res. 14), while also temporarily suspending the timeline for congressional action on terminating a specific national emergency.
Key Provisions
- Budget Resolution Procedure (Section 1): Upon adoption, the resolution permits the House to immediately take up H. Con. Res. 14—including the Senate's amendment—from the Speaker's table. It waives any procedural objections (points of order). The Budget Committee chair (or designee) can offer a motion for the House to agree to the Senate amendment. This motion is automatically considered read, allows one hour of debate (split equally between the majority and minority), and ends debate without further motions or delays.
- National Emergency Timeline Suspension (Section 2): Days from April 9, 2025, to September 30, 2025, do not count as "calendar days" under the National Emergencies Act (a law that sets deadlines for Congress to review and potentially end presidential emergency declarations). This applies specifically to joint resolutions aimed at terminating the national emergency declared by the President on April 2, 2025.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No direct amendments to statutes; this is a House rule change for internal procedures. It temporarily alters the application of the National Emergencies Act by excluding a five-month period from the 90-day clock for congressional termination of the specified emergency, effectively extending the deadline for action until after September 30, 2025.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Facilitates quicker finalization of the FY 2025 budget resolution, potentially speeding up federal spending and revenue allocations for agencies. The emergency suspension allows the executive branch more time to maintain emergency powers without immediate congressional override.
- On Citizens: Indirectly affects federal budgeting processes, which influence taxes, programs, and services. The emergency extension could prolong any related policies (e.g., if the April 2 declaration involves economic or security measures), delaying potential changes.
- On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, unless the national emergency involves foreign affairs; the suspension maintains the status quo without altering U.S. commitments abroad.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Congress (House and Senate): Streamlines bipartisan budget negotiations and delays emergency termination votes, affecting members of the Budget Committee and leadership.
- Executive Branch (President and Agencies): Preserves the national emergency declaration longer, benefiting the administration's policy implementation.
- General Public and Advocacy Groups: Those reliant on federal budget outcomes (e.g., for social programs or defense) or impacted by the emergency (e.g., trade, immigration, or security policies tied to the declaration).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Reinforces Congress's oversight role under the National Emergencies Act by using procedural tools to manage timelines, but could be seen as delaying accountability for executive actions. The budget waiver bypasses standard House rules to expedite fiscal legislation, which is common but can limit debate.
- Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's constitutional powers over budgets (Article I) and checks on executive emergencies, though the suspension might raise questions about diluting the Act's intent to prevent indefinite emergencies.
- Political: Enables faster budget passage amid partisan divides, potentially reducing floor fights. The emergency provision may signal congressional support for the President's declaration, influencing future partisan dynamics on national security issues.
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Recent Actions
- 2025-09-16: Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 707, H.Res. 313 is amended.
- 2025-04-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-04-09: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 215 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR H1525) (Roll call 94)
- 2025-04-09: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 215 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR H1525: 3) (Roll call 94)
- 2025-04-09: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 93). (Roll call 93)
- 2025-04-09: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1531)
- 2025-04-09: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 313, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2025-04-09: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 313.
- 2025-04-09: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1525-1530)
- 2025-04-09: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
- 2025-04-09: The resolution makes in order a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H. Con. Res. 14 and provides for one hour of debate.
- 2025-04-09: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-56, by Ms. Foxx.
- 2025-04-09: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-56, by Ms. Foxx.
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-04-09 — PDF (2 pages)
- Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-04-09 — PDF (4 pages)