Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5827) to advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.
Summary
H.Res. 989 is a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 5827, a bill aimed at advancing bipartisan, common-sense solutions. The resolution outlines the procedures for the House's consideration of the bill, including waiving points of order and specifying the amendment process. It also dictates the timeline for transmitting the passed bill to the Senate.
Expected Effects
If adopted, H.Res. 989 will allow H.R. 5827 to be debated and voted upon in the House of Representatives under the specified rules. This will expedite the process and potentially lead to the enactment of H.R. 5827. The resolution streamlines the amendment process, favoring a specific amendment submitted by Representative Suozzi.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined legislative process for H.R. 5827.
- Expedited consideration of bipartisan solutions.
- Focused debate with limited amendments.
- Clear rules for House consideration.
- Timely transmission to the Senate.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limits the opportunity for amendments from other representatives.
- Waiving points of order could bypass standard procedural safeguards.
- Potentially rushed consideration of the bill.
- May limit thorough debate on specific provisions.
- Could be perceived as favoring one representative's amendment.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is a procedural matter within the powers granted to the House of Representatives under Article I, Section 5, which allows each house to determine the rules of its proceedings. Waiving points of order is a common practice, but it should be balanced with the need for due deliberation and adherence to constitutional principles. The resolution does not appear to violate any specific constitutional provision on its face.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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