Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill Number: H.Res. 580
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Congress
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2025-07-16: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 198).
Last Updated: 2025-09-24T17:37:57Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

H. Res. 580 is a procedural resolution that establishes special rules for the House of Representatives to consider and debate several bills related to defense funding and financial regulations, particularly those involving digital assets and currencies. It waives standard House procedures to streamline the process, allowing for limited debate and controlled amendments before voting on final passage.

Key Provisions

Consideration of H.R. 4016 (Defense Appropriations Bill):
Authorizes the Speaker to move the House into the Committee of the Whole (a procedural setup for debating bills) at any time after adoption.
Waives the first reading of the bill and all points of order (objections based on House rules) against its consideration.
Limits general debate to 1 hour, split equally between the Appropriations Committee chair and ranking minority member (or designees).
Allows amendments under the standard five-minute rule, with the bill considered as read.
Waives points of order related to certain budget enforcement rules (clauses 2 and 5(a) of rule XXI, which restrict unauthorized spending or changes).

Amendment Rules for H.R. 4016:
Only permits amendments printed in Part A of the Rules Committee report, plus en bloc (grouped) amendments and up to 10 pro forma amendments (technical changes mainly for debate purposes) per side from the Appropriations Committee leaders.
Printed amendments must follow a specific order, be offered by designated members, and have debate time as specified in the report; they cannot be further amended except via pro forma changes.
En bloc amendments can be offered by the Appropriations chair (or designee) at any time, debated for 20 minutes, and include undebated printed amendments.
All points of order against allowed amendments are waived.
After amendments, the Committee rises, reports the bill, and orders the previous question (ending debate) to final passage, with only a motion to recommit (send back to committee) allowed.

Consideration of H.R. 3633 (Digital Commodities Regulation):
Makes the bill in order immediately upon resolution adoption; waives all points of order.
Automatically adopts a substitute amendment based on Rules Committee Print 119-6, modified by Part B of the Rules report; considers the amended bill as read and waives points of order against its provisions.
Allows 1 hour of debate split among leaders of the Agriculture and Financial Services Committees.
Permits one additional amendment from Part C of the Rules report, debatable for a specified time.
Orders previous question to passage, except for a motion to recommit.

Consideration of H.R. 1919 (Federal Reserve Restrictions):
Makes the bill in order immediately; waives all points of order.
Automatically adopts the Financial Services Committee's substitute amendment; considers the amended bill as read and waives points of order.
Allows 1 hour of debate controlled by Financial Services Committee leaders.
Orders previous question to passage, except for a motion to recommit.

Consideration of S. 1582 (Payment Stablecoins Regulation):
Makes the Senate-passed bill in order immediately; waives all points of order and considers it as read.
Allows 1 hour of debate controlled by Financial Services Committee leaders.
Orders previous question to passage, except for a motion to commit (send to committee).

Waiver for Rules Reports:
Waives the two-thirds vote requirement for same-day consideration of Rules Committee reports related to H.R. 4 (a bill to rescind certain budget authority proposed by the President under the 1974 Impoundment Control Act) through July 18, 2025.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution does not amend substantive laws but temporarily alters House procedural rules (under House Rule XVIII and others) for these specific bills. It waives regular requirements for readings, points of order, and budget compliance, limits amendment options to pre-approved ones, and restricts debate—deviating from standard open debate and amendment processes to expedite floor action.

Potential Impacts

On Government Agencies: Streamlines approval of Department of Defense funding (H.R. 4016), potentially speeding resource allocation for fiscal year 2026. For financial regulators (SEC, CFTC, Federal Reserve), it facilitates quicker passage of bills regulating digital commodities, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which could clarify oversight but limit public or minority input during debate.
On Citizens: May accelerate decisions on financial innovations like digital assets and stablecoins (forms of cryptocurrency pegged to stable values like the dollar), affecting consumer protections, investment opportunities, and monetary policy. Defense funding impacts national security spending.
On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though defense appropriations could influence U.S. military posture abroad, and digital asset regulations might affect global financial standards.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Members of Congress: Primarily the Appropriations, Agriculture, and Financial Services Committees, as they control debate and amendments; limits opportunities for other members to offer changes.
Government Entities: Department of Defense (funding recipient); SEC and CFTC (digital commodities oversight); Federal Reserve (restrictions on services and CBDCs); Treasury (stablecoins regulation).
Private Sector and Citizens: Digital asset issuers, cryptocurrency users, investors, and financial institutions benefiting from or restricted by new regulations; taxpayers funding defense appropriations.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Waivers ensure bills can bypass typical House rules on budgeting and germaneness (relevance of amendments), potentially avoiding challenges under the Congressional Budget Act but raising questions about compliance with impoundment laws (for H.R. 4 reference).
Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's Article I powers to set its own rules and control appropriations, but the closed amendment process could limit floor democracy, possibly drawing criticism for reducing deliberative checks.
Political: Enables majority party to advance priority bills (defense spending and crypto regulations) with minimal opposition amendments, which might polarize debates on fiscal responsibility and financial innovation; the 2025 date suggests timing for end-of-session action.

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

Sponsor

Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]

Recent Actions

2025-07-16: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 198). (Roll call 198)
2025-07-16: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 198). (Roll call 198)
2025-07-16: On motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 197). (Roll call 197)
2025-07-16: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3332)
2025-07-15: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider 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.
2025-07-15: Mr. Scalise moved to reconsider the vote.
2025-07-15: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 223 (Roll no. 195). (Roll call 195)
2025-07-15: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 223 (Roll no. 195). (Roll call 195)
2025-07-15: Considered as unfinished business.
2025-07-15: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Scanlon demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2025-07-15: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 210 (Roll no. 194). (Roll call 194)
2025-07-15: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 580.
2025-07-15: Considered as privileged matter.
2025-07-15: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
2025-07-15: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4016 and H.R. 3633 under a structured rule, and H.R. 1919 and S. 1582 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, and H.R. 1919, and a motion to commit on S. 1582.

Bill Versions

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. — issued 2025-07-16 — PDF (6 pages)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1582) to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. — issued 2025-07-15 — PDF (8 pages)