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HRES 1414

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1589) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Sylvia Garcia

Sets the rules for bringing H.R.1589 to the floor for debate and vote; it does not itself change immigration policy.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1414

Overview

HRES 1414, titled “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1589) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes,” is a House of Representatives resolution related to the rules governing the consideration of H.R. 1589 on the floor. It sets the procedures for bringing the companion bill to a vote, rather than containing substantive policy changes itself. The measure was referred to the House Committee on Rules and was submitted in the House on July 2, 2026. Co-sponsor: Rep. Sylvia Garcia.

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes the rules and order for bringing H.R. 1589 to the floor for debate and a vote.
  • Does not enact immigration policy on its own; rather, it provides the mechanism for expedited or structured consideration of H.R. 1589.
  • Signals legislative prioritization and strategy for processing the underlying bill through the chamber.

Key provisions

  • Provides the procedural framework for how H.R. 1589 will be considered by the House (e.g., time allocations, amendments, debate limits). The exact procedural specifics (e.g., closed vs. open rule, number of amendments, germane restrictions) are not detailed in the summary but would be defined in the resolution text.
  • Names the underlying bill (H.R. 1589) as the subject of consideration, which concerns immigration policy involving cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for certain aliens, along with other purposes.

Who/what is affected

  • House of Representatives proceedings and Members: the resolution governs debate and voting procedures for H.R. 1589.
  • H.R. 1589 (the underlying bill): the subject of the consideration protocol; its provisions would impact eligibility for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for specified non-citizens if enacted.
  • Affected populations (potential beneficiaries or participants): individuals eligible under H.R. 1589 for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status, subject to the bill’s substantive criteria and standards.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history indicates:
    • July 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
    • July 2, 2026: Submitted in the House.
  • As a House Rules measure, it typically moves to the House floor with a structured rule for debate and amendments, followed by a vote on H.R. 1589 under the rule established.
  • The timing of floor consideration will depend on the committee’s report and the House leadership scheduling, not on the substantive content of H.R. 1589 itself.

Notes for readers

  • This summary covers procedural aspects; it does not reflect the substantive policy details of H.R. 1589 beyond its general topic (cancellation of removal and adjustment of status for certain aliens).
  • For a full understanding of the policy impacts, readers should review the text of H.R. 1589 and the accompanying committee reports, as well as any floor amendments proposed under HRES 1414.

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

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