Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes.

Bill Number: H.Res. 458
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Congress
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2025-06-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Last Updated: 2026-07-11T20:59:09Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

H. Res. 458 is a procedural resolution adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives on June 4, 2025, to establish rules for debating and amending four specific bills (H.R. 2483, H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966, and H.R. 2987). It streamlines the legislative process by waiving certain objections, limiting debate time, and pre-adopting amendments, allowing these bills to move quickly toward a vote without broad changes.

Key Provisions

For H.R. 2483 (Reauthorizing opioid use disorder programs): Authorizes the Speaker to convene the Committee of the Whole House for consideration. Dispenses with the first reading, waives all points of order (objections based on House rules), limits general debate to 1 hour (split equally between the Committee on Energy and Commerce chair and ranking minority member or designees), and adopts a substitute amendment from Rules Committee Print 119-4 as the base text. Allows only pre-specified further amendments from the Rules Committee report (Part A), each debatable for a set time, non-amendable, and offered in order by designated members. Ends with a vote on passage, allowing one motion to recommit (send back to committee).
For H.R. 2931 (Relocating Small Business Administration offices from sanctuary jurisdictions): Makes the bill immediately in order for House consideration, waives points of order, adopts a modified substitute amendment from the Committee on Small Business (as altered in Rules Committee report Part B), and treats it as read. Limits debate to 1 hour (split between Committee on Small Business chair and ranking minority member or designees), followed by vote on passage with one motion to recommit.
For H.R. 2966 (Requiring citizenship documentation for certain SBA loans): Similar to H.R. 2931—waives points of order, adopts the Committee on Small Business's substitute amendment, treats as read, allows 1 hour of debate (split as above), and proceeds to vote with one motion to recommit.
For H.R. 2987 (Limiting the number of small business lending companies under the Small Business Act): Mirrors the structure of H.R. 2966—waives points of order, adopts the substitute, 1 hour debate, and vote with recommit option.

All sections enforce the "previous question" rule, which cuts off further debate or amendments to expedite final passage.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution itself introduces no direct changes to substantive law; it is purely procedural. However, it facilitates potential enactment of the underlying bills by restricting amendments and debate, which could alter:

Opioid programs under H.R. 2483 by reauthorizing and possibly expanding prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.
Small Business Administration (SBA) operations via H.R. 2931 (relocating offices from "sanctuary jurisdictions," areas that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement), H.R. 2966 (adding citizenship verification for loan applicants), and H.R. 2987 (capping licensed small business lenders to regulate lending).

Potential Impacts

On government agencies: Speeds up consideration of bills affecting the SBA (relocations, loan requirements, lender limits could increase administrative burdens and costs) and the Department of Health and Human Services (via opioid program reauthorizations, potentially enhancing funding for treatment but requiring new implementation).
On citizens: Small business owners and loan applicants may face stricter eligibility (e.g., citizenship proof could exclude non-citizens), while those in sanctuary areas might see disrupted SBA services. Opioid-affected individuals could benefit from sustained or expanded recovery programs.
On international relations: Minimal direct impact, though provisions targeting sanctuary jurisdictions and non-citizen loan access could indirectly strain relations with countries whose nationals seek U.S. business opportunities, or affect perceptions of U.S. immigration policy.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Congressional members and committees: Chairs and ranking members of the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Small Business, and Rules, who control debate and amendments.
Government agencies: Small Business Administration (SBA) for operational changes; health agencies for opioid initiatives.
Citizens and businesses: Small business owners, loan applicants (especially immigrants or non-citizens), residents of sanctuary jurisdictions, and individuals/communities dealing with opioid use disorder.
Local governments: Sanctuary jurisdictions (e.g., certain cities or states) facing potential SBA office relocations.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Waiving points of order and limiting amendments could limit challenges under House rules, potentially raising questions about procedural fairness if challenged in court (though rare for internal rules). The bills' focus on citizenship and sanctuary policies may invite lawsuits over equal protection or administrative procedure if enacted.
Constitutional: Ties into federalism (SBA actions in local jurisdictions) and due process (loan documentation requirements), but no direct constitutional violations noted. Could test separation of powers by fast-tracking executive-impacting bills.
Political: Enables majority party control over debate, possibly reducing bipartisan input on sensitive topics like immigration-linked business policies and public health. Reflects priorities on opioid crisis response and restricting benefits in "sanctuary" contexts, potentially polarizing along partisan lines.

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

Sponsor

Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]

Recent Actions

2025-06-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-06-04: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 208 (Roll no. 149). (text: CR H2431-2432) (Roll call 149)
2025-06-04: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 208 (Roll no. 149). (text: CR H2431-2432) (Roll call 149)
2025-06-04: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 206 (Roll no. 148). (Roll call 148)
2025-06-04: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2439-2441)
2025-06-04: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 458, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2025-06-04: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 458.
2025-06-04: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2431-2439)
2025-06-03: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 30.
2025-06-03: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2483 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966, and H.R. 2987 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
2025-06-03: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-130, by Mrs. Fischbach.
2025-06-03: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-130, by Mrs. Fischbach.

Bill Versions

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-06-04 — PDF (5 pages)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-06-03 — PDF (8 pages)