Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 779
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- Last Updated
- 2026-01-16T13:25:53Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution establishes special procedural rules to expedite House consideration of H.R. 1834, a bill titled to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock. It overrides standard House procedures to allow immediate debate and a vote on the measure.
Key Provisions
- The House must immediately take up H.R. 1834 upon adoption of the resolution.
- All points of order against considering the bill are waived.
- An amendment in the nature of a substitute, consisting of the text of H.R. 5450 as introduced, is automatically adopted.
- The bill as amended is treated as read, and all points of order against its provisions are waived.
- Debate is limited to one hour, equally divided between the chair and ranking member of the Committee on Appropriations (or their designees).
- The previous question is ordered, allowing only a single motion to recommit before final passage.
- Certain House rules (Clause 1(c) of rule XIX and clause 8 of rule XX) are suspended for this bill.
- The Clerk must send the passed bill to the Senate no later than one calendar day after House passage.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The resolution temporarily alters normal House floor procedures by waiving points of order, limiting debate time, restricting amendments, and requiring rapid transmission to the Senate. These steps bypass standard committee review and amendment processes that would otherwise apply.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The Appropriations Committee gains direct control over debate time, potentially affecting how funding or policy matters in H.R. 1834 are handled.
- Citizens: Faster legislative action could lead to quicker implementation of the bill’s policies once enacted, though the content of those policies is not detailed in this resolution.
- International relations: No direct effects are specified in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Members of the House of Representatives, particularly those on the Committee on Appropriations.
- The Senate, which receives the bill on an accelerated timeline.
- The bill’s sponsors and supporters seeking to advance its policy goals.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications This resolution uses the House’s authority under its rules to structure debate, which can limit minority party input and extended discussion. It represents a procedural tool to overcome legislative gridlock on H.R. 1834, consistent with the bill’s stated purpose, but does not alter the Constitution or permanent statutes.
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Sponsor
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- 2025-09-30: Submitted in House
- 2025-09-30: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock. — issued 2025-09-30 — PDF (2 pages)