HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2023 AND 2024

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karen Alzate and 8 co-sponsors

Summary of House Resolution HR 5010 Purpose and IntentHR 5010 is a House resolution that proposes several changes to the rules governing the procedures and operations of the United

01/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Purpose and Intent

HR 5010 is a House resolution that proposes several changes to the rules governing the procedures and operations of the United States House of Representatives for the 2023 and 2024 legislative years.

The key aims of the resolution are to:
- Modify the process for considering bills and resolutions on the House floor
- Adjust the requirements for quorum and voting procedures
- Revise guidelines around House committee operations and schedules

Key Provisions

The major provisions included in HR 5010 are:

Floor Consideration Changes:

Shorten the time period for the initial consideration of most bills and resolutions from 3 to 2 calendar days
Allow the majority party leadership to schedule a vote on final passage with only 1 calendar day of advance notice

Quorum and Voting Reforms:

Reduce the quorum requirement for the House to conduct business from a majority (218) to 40% (174) of representatives
Permit remote voting by proxy in certain circumstances, such as during a public health emergency

Committee Procedures:

Require committees to meet for legislative business at least once per month when the House is in session
Grant the majority party additional authority to schedule and control committee hearing and markup schedules

Impact and Affected Parties

If passed, HR 5010 would primarily impact the internal operations and procedures of the United States House of Representatives. The changes would grant more power and flexibility to the majority party leadership to advance legislation through the chamber, while reducing some of the procedural hurdles and requirements.

This could have significant implications for the legislative process, potentially allowing bills to move more quickly through the House but also reducing opportunities for robust debate and input from the minority party. The resolution could also affect the ability of committees to conduct thorough oversight and deliberations on bills before they reach the House floor.

Procedural Timeline

HR 5010 was introduced in the House on August 19, 2025. It was subsequently referred to the House Rules Committee, which recommended on January 15, 2026 that the measure be held for further study and potential amendment.

The resolution has not yet received a full vote on the House floor. Its future prospects remain uncertain as of the current status update.