Summary of HRES 779

Bill Number: HRES 779

Title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock

Status: Submitted in House

Introduced: September 30, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 779 is a resolution that facilitates the consideration of H.R. 1834, a bill aimed at advancing specific policy priorities intended to alleviate legislative gridlock in the House of Representatives. The resolution outlines the procedural steps necessary for the House to debate and vote on H.R. 1834 efficiently.

Key Provisions

• Immediate Consideration: Upon adoption of HRES 779, the House will immediately proceed to consider H.R. 1834.

• Waiver of Points of Order: All points of order against the consideration of H.R. 1834 are waived, meaning that procedural objections that could delay or block the bill will not be allowed.

• Amendment Adoption: An amendment in the nature of a substitute, which consists of the text of H.R. 5450, will be considered as adopted. This means that the provisions of H.R. 5450 will replace the original text of H.R. 1834.

• Consideration as Read: The bill, as amended, will be considered as read, streamlining the process by eliminating the need for a full reading of the text.

• Further Waivers: All points of order against the provisions in the amended bill are also waived, further facilitating its passage.

• Debate and Voting Structure: The resolution allows for one hour of debate, equally divided between the chair and the ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their designees. Additionally, there will be one motion to recommit, which allows members to send the bill back to committee for further consideration.

Affected Parties

The resolution primarily affects members of the House of Representatives, as it sets the stage for the consideration of H.R. 1834. If passed, H.R. 1834 could impact various stakeholders depending on the specific policy priorities it addresses, which are not detailed in this resolution.

Procedural Timeline

• September 30, 2025: HRES 779 was submitted in the House and referred to the House Committee on Rules for further consideration.

This resolution is a procedural mechanism designed to streamline the legislative process for H.R. 1834, aiming to overcome obstacles that have historically led to gridlock in the House.