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HRES 1232

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit individuals to wear denim clothing on the floor of the House on the last Wednesday of April of each year.

119th Congress Introduced by Gwen Moore

Allows denim on the House floor only on the last Wednesday of April each year, creating a yearly, time-limited exception to dress rules.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1232

Bill Summary: H.Res.1232 (119th Congress)

Title

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit individuals to wear denim clothing on the floor of the House on the last Wednesday of April of each year.

Key Purpose and Intent

  • To modify the Rules of the House of Representatives in order to permit individuals (presumably members, staff, or invited guests) to wear denim clothing on the floor of the House on a single annual occasion: the last Wednesday of April.
  • The bill introduces a targeted, annual exception to any existing dress-code or floor-worn-attire rules related to denim or casual attire.

Major Provisions and Changes

  • Amends the House Rules to create an annual, one-day permission for denim attire on the House floor.
  • The permission is constrained to the last Wednesday of April each year.
  • The language would specify that denim clothing is allowed on that day, potentially overriding any stricter attire requirements on that date.

Note: As the text provided is high-level, the exact operative language (e.g., definitions of “denim clothing,” scope of individuals permitted, enforcement provisions, and any whitelisting/blacklisting) is not included here. The summary reflects the stated purpose and scope as summarized.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Individuals who are on the House floor on the last Wednesday of April each year would be allowed to wear denim clothing if the bill becomes law.
  • Potentially affects:
    • Members of the House
    • House staff and Floor personnel
    • Guests or invited individuals with floor access (subject to existing rules and any additional guidelines the House may adopt)
  • The change interacts with existing House dress rules, creating an annual, time-limited exemption.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action History:
    • 2026-04-29: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
    • 2026-04-29: Submitted in House (i.e., introduced and placed on the calendar or referred to committee on the same date).
  • Sponsor:
    • Primary sponsor is not listed; co-sponsor: Gwen Moore.
  • Next steps in the legislative process:
    • House Committee on Rules would consider the bill, possibly holding hearings or amending.
    • If approved by the committee, the measure would proceed to a floor vote in the House.
    • If enacted, the rule change would take effect on the next occurrence of the last Wednesday of April following enactment, and recur annually thereafter.

Practical Considerations

  • The policy introduces a routine, predictable apparel exception on a single day each year, potentially affecting decorum standards and signaling a cultural or symbolic gesture within the House.
  • The bill’s narrow, annual scope limits broader changes to House attire rules and provides a focused compliance point for enforcement.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to existing House dress-code rules or outline potential fiscal or administrative implications based on typical rule changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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