Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of…
Summary
H. Res. 953 sets the rules for considering several bills in the House of Representatives. These bills include H.R. 6703 (affordable health insurance), H.R. 498 (prohibiting federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors), and H.R. 3492 (amending title 18 regarding genital mutilation and chemical castration of minors). It also addresses an amendment to H.R. 4776 concerning the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Expected Effects
The resolution streamlines the process for debating and voting on these bills. It waives certain points of order and sets time limits for debate. Passage of this resolution will allow the House to more efficiently address these legislative items.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially faster action on healthcare access (H.R. 6703).
- Focused debate on specific issues (gender transition procedures, genital mutilation).
- Opportunity to amend and improve environmental review processes (H.R. 4776).
- Efficient use of House time by waiving points of order.
- Structured debate ensures all sides are heard.
Potential Disadvantages
- Waiving points of order could limit scrutiny of the bills.
- Limited debate time might not allow for thorough consideration.
- Potential for rushed decisions on complex issues.
- Restrictions on amendments could prevent improvements to the bills.
- The resolution prioritizes certain bills over others, potentially neglecting other important issues.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution, which grants each House the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The resolution sets forth specific rules for the consideration of several bills, including waiving points of order and limiting debate time. This is within the purview of the House's constitutional authority to manage its legislative process.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).