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HRES 250

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to prohibit unlawful access to the payment system of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Sean Casten and 1 co-sponsor

HRES 250 enables swift consideration of H.R. 1101, enhancing security for federal payment systems to prevent unauthorized access and protect against fraud.

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Casten. Petition No: 119-2. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025040902">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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Bill Summary · HRES 250

Summary of HRES 250

Bill Number: HRES 250
Title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to prohibit unlawful access to the payment system of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes.
Status: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Casten. Petition No: 119-2.
Introduced: March 25, 2025
Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 250 is a resolution that facilitates the consideration of H.R. 1101, which aims to prohibit unlawful access to the payment system managed by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury. The primary intent of this legislation is to enhance the security of federal payment systems and protect against unauthorized access that could lead to financial fraud or misuse of government funds.

Key Provisions

  • Immediate Consideration: Upon adoption of HRES 250, the House will proceed directly to consider H.R. 1101 without any delays.
  • Waiver of Points of Order: All points of order against the consideration of H.R. 1101 are waived, meaning that no procedural objections can be raised to block the bill from being debated or voted on.
  • Debate Structure: The resolution allows for one hour of debate on H.R. 1101, which will be equally divided between the chair and the ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services or their designees.
  • Final Passage: The previous question is considered ordered on the bill and any amendments, allowing for a straightforward path to a final vote without additional motions, except for one motion to recommit.

Who Would Be Affected

The legislation primarily impacts:
- Bureau of the Fiscal Service: The agency responsible for managing the federal government's payment systems, which would see enhanced security measures.
- Federal Payment Systems Users: Individuals and entities that interact with federal payment systems may benefit from increased security and reduced risk of fraud.
- Legislators and Committees: Members of Congress will be involved in the debate and voting process, particularly those on the Committee on Financial Services.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 25, 2025: HRES 250 was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • April 9, 2025: A motion to discharge the committee was filed by Mr. Casten, indicating a push to bring H.R. 1101 to the floor for consideration.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: Sean Casten
  • Cosponsor: Haley M. Stevens

This resolution is a critical step in addressing the security of federal payment systems and ensuring that legislative measures are taken to prevent unauthorized access and potential financial crimes.

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

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