Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1005) to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1049) to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child's public school, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1069) to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People's Republic of China; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a small business concern in a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4305) to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes.

Bill Number: H.Res. 916
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Congress
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2025-12-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Last Updated: 2026-03-18T20:11:12Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

H. Res. 916 is a procedural resolution adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives on December 2, 2025. Its main goal is to streamline the consideration of five specific bills (H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305) by waiving certain parliamentary rules, adopting pre-approved amendments, and limiting debate. This allows these bills to move forward quickly toward a vote without standard procedural obstacles.

Key Provisions

For H.R. 4312 (Student Athlete Rights Bill): Allows immediate consideration of the bill, which aims to protect the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of college athletes and ensure fair competition in intercollegiate sports. It adopts a specific amendment from the Rules Committee (Print 119-14), treats the bill as already read, waives all points of order (objections based on House rules), and orders the previous question (ending debate). Debate is limited to one hour, split equally between leaders of the Education and Workforce and Energy and Commerce Committees (or their designees), followed by one motion to recommit (a chance for the minority party to propose sending the bill back to committee with instructions).

For H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, and H.R. 1069 (Education and Foreign Influence Bills):
H.R. 1005: Prohibits elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds or entering contracts with the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
H.R. 1049: Requires measures to inform parents about foreign influence in their child's public school.
H.R. 1069: Bars federal education funding for schools that receive direct or indirect support from the PRC.
All three bills are made in order for consideration, with amendments from the Education and Workforce Committee considered adopted. Similar waivers, reading, and debate rules apply as for H.R. 4312, but debate is limited to one hour controlled by Education and Workforce Committee leaders, plus one motion to recommit.

For H.R. 2965 (Small Business Regulatory Budget Bill): Allows consideration of a bill requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to ensure that regulatory costs for small businesses do not exceed zero in a fiscal year (meaning no net increase in burdens). Adopts a Small Business Committee amendment, with the same waivers and one hour of debate controlled by Small Business Committee leaders, plus one motion to recommit.

For H.R. 4305 (Red Tape Hotline Bill): Permits consideration of a bill directing the SBA's Chief Counsel for Advocacy to create a "Red Tape Hotline" for reporting burdensome federal agency rules. Adopts a Small Business Committee amendment, with identical procedural rules as H.R. 2965.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution introduces no direct changes to existing laws, as it is purely procedural. It facilitates the passage of the underlying bills, which could amend education funding rules (H.R. 1005, H.R. 1069), add transparency requirements for schools (H.R. 1049), protect athlete rights (H.R. 4312), and impose regulatory limits on small businesses (H.R. 2965, H.R. 4305). If enacted, these bills would create new restrictions and mechanisms not currently in place.

Potential Impacts

On Government Agencies: The SBA would face new duties to cap regulatory burdens and manage a reporting hotline, potentially reducing administrative flexibility. Education agencies (e.g., Department of Education) could lose oversight if schools are defunded due to foreign ties, affecting federal grant distribution.
On Citizens: Parents and students may gain more awareness of foreign influences in schools (H.R. 1049), while college athletes could benefit from stronger NIL protections (H.R. 4312). Small business owners might see reduced regulatory costs (H.R. 2965), but schools could face funding cuts (H.R. 1065, H.R. 1069), impacting educational access.
On International Relations: Bills targeting PRC/CCP involvement (H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069) could strain U.S.-China ties by limiting educational exchanges and funding, signaling heightened scrutiny of Chinese influence in U.S. institutions.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Student Athletes and Colleges: Impacted by H.R. 4312 through enhanced NIL rights and fair competition rules.
Parents, Students, and Schools: Affected by H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, and H.R. 1069, which address foreign funding and influence in K-12 education.
Small Businesses and SBA: Central to H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305, with potential relief from regulations.
Federal Agencies: Including the Departments of Education and SBA, which must implement new restrictions and reporting.
Foreign Entities: Primarily the PRC and CCP, restricted from influencing U.S. schools.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Waiving points of order could limit challenges to the bills' compliance with budget rules or germaneness (relevance), potentially allowing provisions that might otherwise be struck. The underlying bills raise First Amendment questions if transparency requirements (H.R. 1049) infringe on free speech, or equal protection issues if funding bans (H.R. 1069) disproportionately affect certain schools.
Constitutional: No direct constitutional changes, but education funding restrictions could test Congress's spending power under Article I, Section 8, by conditioning federal aid on foreign policy compliance.
Political: As a "rule" resolution, it reflects majority party control in the House, expediting bills on national security (China-related), economic relief (small business), and cultural issues (athlete rights). This could polarize debates on U.S.-China relations and federal overreach in education, influencing midterm or future election dynamics.

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Sponsor

Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]

Recent Actions

2025-12-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-12-02: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 209 (Roll no. 309). (text: CR H4978-4979) (Roll call 309)
2025-12-02: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 210 - 209 (Roll no. 309). (text: CR H4978-4979) (Roll call 309)
2025-12-02: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 205 (Roll no. 308). (Roll call 308)
2025-12-02: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4985-4987)
2025-12-02: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 916, 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.
2025-12-02: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 916.
2025-12-02: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4978-4985)
2025-12-01: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
2025-12-01: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
2025-12-01: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-391, by Mr. Griffith.
2025-12-01: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-391, by Mr. Griffith.

Bill Versions

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1005) to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1049) to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child’s public school, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1069) to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a small business concern in a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4305) to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-12-02 — PDF (4 pages)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1005) to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1049) to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child’s public school, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1069) to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a small business concern in a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4305) to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-12-01 — PDF (8 pages)