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HRES 902

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

119th Congress Introduced by Don Bacon and 1 co-sponsor

HRES 902 establishes House floor debate procedures for H.R. 185, determining amendment eligibility and time limits for legislative consideration.

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Bill Summary · HRES 902

Legislative bill overview

HRES 902 is a procedural resolution that establishes the rules for House floor consideration of H.R. 185, a bill described as advancing "responsible policies." This type of resolution sets debate parameters, amendment procedures, and voting mechanisms before the underlying bill is debated on the House floor.

Why is this important

Procedural resolutions like this determine how legislation is debated—including whether amendments can be offered, how much time is allocated, and what types of changes are permitted. The outcome directly affects which modifications to H.R. 185 Congress can consider and ultimately influences what final bill version gets voted on.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency on H.R. 185 details: The resolution's description ("responsible policies") is vague; without knowing H.R. 185's specific provisions, stakeholders cannot assess whether the proposed debate rules are fair or restrictive
  • Amendment restrictions: Depending on what HRES 902 specifies, it may limit or completely prohibit amendments, preventing minority party or bipartisan modifications
  • Bipartisan sponsorship without context: While Suozzi (D-NY) and Bacon (R-NE) co-sponsored this procedural measure, their motivations and any trade-offs between the parties are unclear from available information

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

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