Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.

Bill Number: H.Res. 489
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Congress
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2025-06-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Last Updated: 2026-07-11T20:54:31Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

H. Res. 489 is a procedural resolution adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives on June 10, 2025, to expedite the consideration of four specific bills. Its main goal is to streamline the legislative process by waiving certain rules, adopting pre-approved amendments, limiting debate, and restricting amendments, allowing these bills to move quickly toward a vote without typical procedural hurdles.

Key Provisions

Section 1 (H.R. 884): Makes it in order to consider the bill prohibiting non-U.S. citizens from voting in District of Columbia (D.C.) elections and repealing the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. Waives points of order (objections based on House rules), adopts a committee-recommended substitute amendment, deems the bill read, and orders the previous question (ending debate) after 1 hour of debate divided between the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's chair and ranking minority member (or designees), plus one motion to recommit (send back to committee).
Section 2 (H.R. 2056): Allows consideration of the bill requiring D.C. to comply with federal immigration laws. Similar procedural waivers apply, with an adopted substitute amendment (as modified by the Rules Committee report), 1 hour of debate controlled by the Oversight Committee, and one motion to recommit.
Section 3 (H.R. 2096): Permits consideration of the bill restoring collective bargaining rights for D.C. law enforcement officers on discipline matters, reinstating the statute of limitations for disciplinary cases against Metropolitan Police Department members or civilian employees, and other related purposes. Includes the same waivers, adopted substitute amendment, 1 hour of Oversight Committee-controlled debate, and one motion to recommit.
Section 4 (S. 331): Facilitates consideration of the Senate-passed bill amending the Controlled Substances Act to address scheduling of fentanyl-related substances. Waives points of order, deems the bill read, allows 1 hour of debate divided between the Committee on Energy and Commerce's chair and ranking minority member (or designees), and permits one motion to commit (similar to recommit but without instructions).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution itself does not amend or create substantive law; it is purely procedural and alters House rules temporarily for these bills only. It introduces no direct changes to existing statutes but enables faster advancement of the underlying bills, which could lead to changes such as restricting non-citizen voting in D.C., mandating D.C. immigration compliance, restoring police negotiation rights, and updating fentanyl drug classifications.

Potential Impacts

On Government Agencies: Could affect D.C. government operations by enforcing federal voting and immigration rules, potentially increasing administrative burdens on D.C. agencies and the Metropolitan Police Department. Federal agencies like the Department of Justice may see indirect enforcement roles.
On Citizens: D.C. residents (including non-citizens) may lose local voting rights under H.R. 884, impacting about 700,000 people in the U.S.'s only non-state capital. Law enforcement officers and employees could regain bargaining and time-limit protections via H.R. 2096. Nationally, stricter fentanyl scheduling in S. 331 might enhance public health efforts against opioid crises but increase penalties for related offenses.
On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though H.R. 2056's immigration compliance could influence how D.C. handles foreign nationals, potentially aligning local policies more closely with federal standards.

Main Stakeholders Affected

U.S. House Members and Committees: Primarily the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (for the first three bills) and Committee on Energy and Commerce (for S. 331), as they control debate.
D.C. Residents and Government: Local voters, non-citizens in D.C., police officers, and D.C. officials, who face potential restrictions on voting, immigration enforcement, and labor rights.
Law Enforcement and Public Safety: Metropolitan Police Department personnel benefit from restored bargaining and limitations on old disciplinary cases.
Public Health and Justice Systems: Affected by S. 331's fentanyl provisions, including drug enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and communities hit by opioid issues.
Immigrant Communities: Non-citizen residents in D.C. could be directly impacted by voting and immigration bills.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Waives points of order, which could bypass budget or germaneness challenges (rules ensuring bills fit fiscal or topic limits), potentially making the bills more vulnerable to Senate or court scrutiny if passed.
Constitutional: Raises issues of federal oversight of D.C., a federal district without full statehood (per Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution), as bills like H.R. 884 and H.R. 2056 assert congressional authority over local D.C. laws, possibly conflicting with D.C.'s Home Rule Act of 1973 (which grants limited self-governance).
Political: As a "rule" resolution from the Rules Committee, it reflects majority party control to advance partisan priorities (e.g., election integrity, immigration, police support, drug policy) with limited minority input. This could heighten partisan divides, especially on D.C. autonomy, and signal broader Republican efforts in the 119th Congress to curb perceived liberal policies in the capital. If enacted, the bills might face veto risks or Senate filibusters.

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Sponsor

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Recent Actions

2025-06-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-06-10: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H2581-2582) (Roll call 161)
2025-06-10: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H2581-2582) (Roll call 161)
2025-06-10: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2589)
2025-06-10: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2025-06-10: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 206 (Roll no. 160). (Roll call 160)
2025-06-10: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2587-2588)
2025-06-10: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 489, 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.
2025-06-10: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 489.
2025-06-10: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2581-2587)
2025-06-09: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
2025-06-09: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, H.R. 2096, and S. 331 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 884, H.R. 2056, and H.R. 2096, and one motion to commit on S. 331.
2025-06-09: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-151, by Mrs. Houchin.
2025-06-09: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-151, by Mrs. Houchin.

Bill Versions

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-06-10 — PDF (4 pages)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-06-09 — PDF (6 pages)