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HRES 1224

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

119th Congress
Introduced by Austin Scott,

The rule accelerates floor consideration of a multi-measure package by using closed rules to limit debate and restrict amendments across five bills and related provisions.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary · HRES 1224

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (structured rule)
  • Purpose: Provide for the consideration of a set of bills under a single, structured process, including H.R. 7567 (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026), H.R. 2616 (Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act), S. Con. Res. 33 (congressional budget for FY2026 and beyond), S. 1318 (American Battle Monuments Commission program on U.S. Jewish service members), H.R. 1346 (Clean Air Act amendments related to ethanol Reid Vapor Pressure), and related housekeeping provisions.
  • Date: April 29, 2026
  • Main tool: Structured, “closed rule” style to govern debate, amendments, and passage on multiple measures in a single floor package.

1) Main purpose and intent

  • To set terms for expedited, organized consideration of a suite of bills and a concurrent resolution, in each case allowing specific substitutions and limiting points of order.
  • Aims to move forward major legislative items in agriculture, education/child protections, budget framing, veterans/military memorials, air quality/ethanol policy, and other related topics, through a consolidated rules package.

2) Key provisions and changes the resolution would make

  • H.R. 7567 (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026)

    • The rule adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119–22, as modified, and schedules further amendments under a structured, limited debate.
    • All points of order against the bill as amended are waived.
    • Only amendments printed in Part B of the Rules report, plus certain en bloc amendments, are in order.
  • H.R. 2616 (Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act)

    • In the proceedings, the substitute would be the text of Rules Committee Print 119–26.
    • The bill would require parental consent for changes to a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name in school forms or sex-based accommodations (e.g., locker rooms, bathrooms).
    • Debate is limited (one hour total) and points of order are waived.
  • S. Con. Res. 33 (Budget Resolution)

    • Considered under a closed rule with one hour of debate.
    • Sets forth the congressional budget for FY 2026 and budgetary levels for FY 2027–2035.
  • S. 1318 (American Battle Monuments Commission program)

    • Considered under a closed rule with one hour of debate.
    • Provisions would direct establishing a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried overseas whose markers misrepresent religion/heritage.
  • H.R. 1346 (Clean Air Act – ethanol Reid Vapor Pressure waiver)

    • Considered under a closed rule with one hour of debate.
    • Amended to adopt Rules Committee Print 119–28; bill read as amended.
  • Procedural housekeeping

    • Clerk authority to modify engrossments, align cross-references, and perform technical corrections as related to the in-session engrossment of combined measures.
    • A series of “en bloc” amendments may be offered by committee chairs or designees, with specific time allocations (e.g., 20 minutes for en bloc amendments).

3) Who or what would be affected

  • Farm policy and agricultural programs (H.R. 7567) would be advanced through the 2031 fiscal year, potentially affecting funding, programs, and reforms within the Department of Agriculture and related farm/food security initiatives.
  • School policy affecting parental consent in gender identity accommodations (H.R. 2616) would impact public elementary and middle schools receiving ESEA funds.
  • Budget processes (S. Con. Res. 33) would set fiscal targets and framework for FY2026–FY2035, guiding appropriations.
  • U.S. military memorials and recognition programs (S. 1318) would address identification of inaccurately marked Jewish servicemembers overseas.
  • Environmental/air quality policy tied to ethanol usage (H.R. 1346) would influence Reid Vapor Pressure waivers under the Clean Air Act.
  • Administrative and procedural impacts on how amendments are offered, debated, and incorporated into the final package.

4) Significant procedural or timeline aspects

  • The resolution would allow the House to resolve into the Committee of the Whole for H.R. 7567 once adopted, with:
    • One hour of general debate (evenly divided, chaired by the Agriculture Committee chair and ranking member or designees).
    • Amendments to follow under a five-minute rule; and amendments to be offered as specified en bloc or as printed.
    • Previous questions on the bill, and on amendments, treated in a streamlined fashion (no multiple motions to recommit in some stages).
  • Parallel consideration: after completion of H.R. 7567, the rule also makes in order consideration of H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under similar structured procedures.
  • The rule authorizes the Speaker to entertain “suspension of the rules” motions through May 1, 2026, with consultation with the Minority Leader on designation of matters.
  • Engrossment changes: Clerk duties to merge, designate, and correct text as the House amendment to S. 1318 and, later, to integrate H.R. 1346 into the engrossment of H.R. 7567.
  • Overall, the package uses “closed rules” for each measure to limit debate and restrict amendments, accelerating floor action and increasing predictability in scheduling.

Note: This summary reflects the structured rules package and procedural framework established by H.Res. 1224 to govern the simultaneous consideration of multiple measures. It does not itself enact policy beyond setting the floor process.

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