Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) pro…
Summary
H. Res. 1009 is a resolution providing for the consideration of three separate bills and a joint resolution in the House of Representatives. The first bill, H.R. 6945, concerns the use of state funds for pregnancy centers under the Social Security Act. The second, H.R. 6359, mandates higher education institutions to disseminate information about the rights and resources available to pregnant students.
Expected Effects
The resolution, if adopted, will allow the House to debate and vote on the specified bills and joint resolution. This includes waiving certain points of order and setting time limits for debate. Passage of this resolution streamlines the legislative process for these measures.
Potential Benefits
- Facilitates the consideration of legislation related to social security, higher education, and land management.
- Allows for debate and potential amendments to the bills.
- Waives points of order, potentially speeding up the legislative process.
- Provides clarity on the use of state funds for pregnancy centers.
- Ensures pregnant students are informed of their rights and available resources.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Waiving points of order could bypass normal legislative scrutiny.
- Limited debate time may restrict thorough discussion of the bills.
- Potential for expedited passage without full consideration of all viewpoints.
- Disapproval of the Bureau of Land Management rule could impact environmental conservation efforts.
- The resolution itself does not guarantee any specific outcome, only the opportunity for consideration.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedurally aligned with Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution, which grants each House the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The underlying bills and joint resolution touch on various areas potentially implicating constitutional considerations, such as federalism (H.R. 6945), education (H.R. 6359), and property rights (H.J. Res. 140).
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).