Summary of HRES 458
Bill Number: HRES 458
Introduced On: June 3, 2025
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table; Agreed to without objection.
Primary Sponsor: Michelle Fischbach
Purpose and Intent
House Resolution 458 (HRES 458) is a procedural resolution that facilitates the consideration of four specific bills related to opioid use disorder and small business administration policies. The resolution aims to streamline the legislative process for these bills, ensuring they can be debated and voted on efficiently in the House of Representatives.
Key Provisions
HRES 458 provides for the consideration of the following bills:
H.R. 2483 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Purpose: To reauthorize programs aimed at preventing, treating, and recovering from opioid use disorder.
- Debate Structure: Structured rule with one hour of general debate, equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Amendments: An amendment in the nature of a substitute will be considered as adopted, waiving all points of order against the bill as amended.
H.R. 2931 - Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
- Purpose: To direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) to relocate certain offices in sanctuary jurisdictions.
- Debate Structure: Closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
- Amendments: An amendment in the nature of a substitute will be adopted, waiving all points of order against the bill as amended.
H.R. 2966 - American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025
- Purpose: To require SBA loan applicants to provide documentation of citizenship status.
- Debate Structure: Closed rule with similar provisions as H.R. 2931 regarding debate and amendments.
H.R. 2987 - CEASE Act of 2025
- Purpose: To amend the Small Business Act to limit the number of small business lending companies.
- Debate Structure: Closed rule with provisions mirroring those of the previous bills.
Affected Parties
The resolution and the bills it facilitates will primarily affect:
- Individuals suffering from opioid use disorder who rely on federal programs for support.
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs, particularly those in sanctuary jurisdictions or seeking SBA loans.
- The Small Business Administration, which will need to implement the changes proposed in the bills.
Procedural Aspects
- Debate and Voting: Each bill will have one hour of debate, and all points of order against the bills and amendments are waived. The resolution allows for a single motion to recommit for each bill.
- Timeline: The resolution was agreed to on June 4, 2025, following a series of procedural votes, including a recorded vote of 217-208.
Conclusion
HRES 458 is a critical step in advancing legislation aimed at addressing opioid use disorder and reforming small business administration practices. By providing a structured approach to debate and amendments, the resolution seeks to facilitate timely legislative action on these important issues.
