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HRES 134

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

119th Congress Introduced by Jim McGovern

Imposes a closed-rule path for H.R. 185, waiving points of order, with the ranking minority member's substitute treated as adopted, and limits debate to one hour and one recommit.

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Bill Summary · HRES 134

Summary of H.Res. 134 (Providing for consideration of H.R. 185)

Overview

H.Res. 134 is a House Resolution that sets the rules for the consideration of H.R. 185, a bill described as “to advance responsible policies.” The resolution was introduced on February 13, 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Rules. It is a procedural measure (a Rules Resolution) rather than substantive legislation.

Purpose and intention

  • To establish the manner in which H.R. 185 will be brought to the floor and debated.
  • To expedite consideration of H.R. 185 by adopting a “closed rule” framework with limited debate and specific amendment procedures.
  • To waive typical points of order against both the process of consideration and provisions of the bill, as amended.

Key provisions

  • Immediate consideration: Upon adoption, the House must proceed to the consideration of H.R. 185.
  • Waiver of points of order: All points of order against the consideration of H.R. 185 are waived.
  • Amendments in the nature of a substitute:
    • An amendment in the nature of a substitute, received for printing at least one day before consideration, and submitted by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules, shall be considered as adopted.
    • If more than one such amendment is submitted, only the last submitted amendment shall be considered adopted.
  • Reading and adoption:
    • The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
    • All points of order against provisions in the bill as amended are waived.
  • Previous question and debate:
    • The previous question is ordered to final passage on the bill as amended and on any further amendments, without intervening motion, except: 1) One hour of debate, equally divided and controlled by the majority and minority leaders (or their designees); and 2) One motion to recommit.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Committee action: Referred to the House Committee on Rules (as of February 13, 2025).
  • Floor action: The resolution is designed to clear a path for rapid floor consideration of H.R. 185, with a single, constrained debate window and a single opportunity to recommit.
  • Amendment timing: The substitute amendment from the ranking minority member must be submitted at least one day prior to consideration.

Potential impact

  • Speeds up consideration of H.R. 185 by limiting points of order and debate.
  • Grants the ranking minority member the ability to have a substitute amendment considered as adopted, potentially shaping the bill’s final form.
  • Minimizes procedural obstacles to final passage by allowing a constrained debate (one hour) and a straightforward path to final passage with a single recommit provision.

Sponsor

  • James P. McGovern (primary sponsor)

Note: This summary reflects the text and structure of the bill as introduced; it does not incorporate external analysis or context beyond what is contained in the bill’s language.

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

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