Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 436
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-05-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2025-10-09T03:26:15Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 436) sets procedural rules in the U.S. House of Representatives to expedite consideration of H.R. 1, a bill implementing budget reconciliation under title II of H. Con. Res. 14. Reconciliation is a special legislative process that allows certain budget-related changes to pass with limited debate and fewer procedural hurdles, often to adjust spending, taxes, or debt limits.
Key Provisions
- Waiver of Objections: All points of order (procedural challenges) against considering the bill or its provisions are waived, allowing smoother debate.
- Amendment Adoption: An amendment in the form of a substitute (replacing the bill's original text) from Rules Committee Print 119-3, as modified by the Rules Committee's report, is automatically adopted. The amended bill is considered fully read.
- Debate and Voting Rules:
- Orders the "previous question" on the bill and any further amendments, moving directly to a vote on final passage without additional delays, except for:
- Two hours of debate, equally divided and controlled by the chairs and ranking minority members (or designees) of the House Budget and Ways and Means Committees.
- One motion to recommit (allowing the bill to be sent back to committee for changes).
- Exemption from Rules: Clause 5(b) of House Rule XXI, which prohibits "extraneous" (unrelated) provisions in reconciliation bills, does not apply to this bill or its amendments.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution does not amend substantive law but alters House procedural rules specifically for H.R. 1:
- It bypasses standard points of order, which normally allow members to block or delay bills on grounds like budget impacts or germaneness (relevance).
- By waiving the extraneous matter rule, it permits broader content in the reconciliation bill than typically allowed, potentially including non-budget items.
- Limits debate and amendments compared to regular bill consideration, streamlining passage.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Could accelerate implementation of H.R. 1's budget changes, affecting federal spending, revenue collection (e.g., via taxes), or programs under agencies like the Treasury or those tied to the federal budget.
- On Citizens: Indirectly influences fiscal policy, such as tax rates, social programs, or national debt, depending on H.R. 1's final content; faster passage might lead to quicker economic effects but less scrutiny.
- On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, unless H.R. 1 includes trade, foreign aid, or debt ceiling provisions affecting global financial stability.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Members of Congress: Primarily the House Budget and Ways and Means Committees, who control debate; the majority party benefits from expedited rules, while the minority has limited input via the recommit motion.
- Federal Government Entities: Agencies involved in budget execution (e.g., Office of Management and Budget, IRS) may face rapid policy shifts.
- General Public and Economy: Taxpayers, businesses, and beneficiaries of federal programs could see changes in funding or incentives; advocacy groups on fiscal issues (e.g., for healthcare, environment, or defense spending) are indirectly involved through H.R. 1.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's constitutional power to set its own rules (Article I, Section 5) but raises questions about limiting minority rights in debate, potentially challenging the reconciliation process's original intent to focus strictly on budgets. No direct court challenges are implied here.
- Political: Enables the majority party to fast-track a major budget bill with minimal opposition, a common tactic in divided government; could heighten partisan tensions if perceived as overriding regular order, influencing future legislative strategies or public trust in Congress.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2025-05-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-05-22: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 142). (text: CR H2220) (Roll call 142)
- 2025-05-22: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 142). (Roll call 142)
- 2025-05-22: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 141). (Roll call 141)
- 2025-05-22: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 436.
- 2025-05-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-05-22: On consideration of the resolution. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 211 (Roll no. 140). (Roll call 140)
- 2025-05-22: Mr. McGovern moved on consideration of the resolution.
- 2025-05-22: POINT OF ORDER - Mr. McGovern raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 436 on the grounds that the resolution violates section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 436. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration as the statutory means of disposing of the point of order.
- 2025-05-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-05-22: On consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 139). (Roll call 139)
- 2025-05-22: Mr. McGovern moved on consideration of the resolution.
- 2025-05-21: POINT OF ORDER - Mr. McGovern raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 436 on the grounds that the resolution violates section 9(c) of the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 436. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration of the resolution.
- 2025-05-21: By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mrs. Houchin called up H.Res. 436 and asked for its immediate consideration.
- 2025-05-21: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2220-2235)
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. — issued 2025-05-22 — PDF (2 pages)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. — issued 2025-05-21 — PDF (4 pages)