Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Bill Number: H.Res. 936
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Congress
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2025-12-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Last Updated: 2026-03-18T20:03:30Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

H. Res. 936 is a procedural resolution that establishes special rules for the House of Representatives to consider and debate six specific bills (five House bills and one Senate bill) on the floor. It waives certain procedural objections (points of order), limits debate time, and controls the amendment process to expedite passage, allowing the bills to move forward without standard delays.

Key Provisions

The resolution outlines structured procedures for each bill, including debate limits, amendment restrictions, and voting processes. Common elements across sections include:

Dispensing with the first reading of bills.
Waiving points of order against the bills or their provisions.
Limiting general debate to one hour, equally divided between majority and minority leaders of the relevant committee (or designees).
Ordering the "previous question" (a motion to end debate and proceed to a vote) after amendments, with limited exceptions like motions to recommit (send back to committee).

Specific procedures by bill:

H.R. 3898 (amends Federal Water Pollution Control Act for reforms on "waters of the United States"): Consideration in Committee of the Whole; adopts committee substitute; allows specified amendments from Rules Committee report (Part A); no further amendments except those listed.
H.R. 3383 (amends Investment Company Act of 1940 to allow closed-end companies to invest in private funds): Consideration in Committee of the Whole; adopts Rules Committee Print 119-15 as substitute; allows specified amendments from report (Part B).
H.R. 3638 (requires Secretary of Energy to assess and report on electricity supply chain): Consideration in Committee of the Whole; no substitute; allows specified amendments from report (Part C); bill considered as read.
H.R. 3628 (amends Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to include state consideration of reliable electricity generation): Direct House floor consideration; one hour debate; allows one specified amendment from report (Part D).
H.R. 3668 (promotes interagency coordination for reviewing Natural Gas Act authorizations): Direct House floor consideration; one hour debate; no amendments allowed.
S. 1071 (requires Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery): Direct House floor consideration; adopts Rules Committee Print 119-16 as substitute; one hour debate; no further amendments.

Additional provisions:

Section 7 allows chairs of Armed Services and Intelligence Committees to insert explanatory material into the Congressional Record by December 12, 2025, regarding S. 1071.
Section 8 permits the Speaker to skip routine business (e.g., Journal approval) during the second session of the 119th Congress before January 6, 2026.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution introduces no substantive changes to existing laws. It is purely procedural and modifies House rules temporarily for these bills by waiving standard requirements (e.g., points of order under House rules like clause 2(b) of rule XVIII) and restricting amendments to pre-approved ones from the Rules Committee report. It does not alter the content of the underlying bills.

Potential Impacts

On government agencies: Speeds up House consideration of bills affecting agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (for water reforms), Department of Energy (for electricity and natural gas issues), Securities and Exchange Commission (for investment rules), and Department of Veterans Affairs (for cemetery disinterment), potentially leading to quicker implementation if enacted.
On citizens: Could indirectly affect environmental protections (e.g., water regulations), energy reliability and costs (e.g., electricity supply and natural gas approvals), financial investments, and veterans' families (specific disinterment case), depending on final passage and Senate action.
On international relations: Minimal direct impact, though energy and water bills may influence U.S. trade or environmental commitments abroad.
Overall, it streamlines legislative process, reducing debate and amendments to facilitate faster votes, which may limit broader input but accelerate policy advancements.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Members of Congress: House committees (Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Intelligence) and their leaders, who control debate and amendments.
Government entities: Federal agencies involved in the bills, such as EPA, DOE, SEC, and VA.
Private sector and public: Financial institutions (investment bill), energy producers and utilities (electricity and natural gas bills), environmental groups and landowners (water bill), and the family of Fernando V. Cota (veterans' bill).
General public: Taxpayers and consumers potentially impacted by regulatory changes in water, energy, and finance.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Reinforces House authority under Article I of the Constitution to set its own rules (via the Rules Committee), but waivers could limit minority party input, potentially raising procedural fairness concerns without violating precedents.
Constitutional: Aligns with congressional self-governance; no direct challenges to separation of powers, though underlying bills (e.g., water reforms) may intersect with federalism debates over state vs. federal regulatory authority.
Political: Enables majority party to advance a package of bills on environment, finance, and energy with minimal opposition, signaling priorities like deregulation and infrastructure. Could influence end-of-session dynamics in the 119th Congress, but requires Senate approval for enactment. The specific veterans' provision highlights bipartisan or symbolic gestures for military families.

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

Sponsor

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

Recent Actions

2025-12-10: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-12-10: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 318). (text: CR H5124-5125) (Roll call 318)
2025-12-10: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 211 (Roll no. 318). (Roll call 318)
2025-12-10: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 210 (Roll no. 317). (consideration: CR H5134-5136) (Roll call 317)
2025-12-10: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5134-5136)
2025-12-10: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 936, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Leger Fernandez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2025-12-10: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 936.
2025-12-10: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5124-5134)
2025-12-09: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
2025-12-09: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
2025-12-09: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-399, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
2025-12-09: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-399, by Mr. Scott, Austin.

Bill Versions

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — issued 2025-12-10 — PDF (8 pages)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — issued 2025-12-09 — PDF (12 pages)