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. These include H.R. 6945, amending the Social Security Act regarding pregnancy centers; H.R. 6359, requiring higher education institutions to disseminate information on pregnant students' rights; and H.J. Res. 140, disapproving a Bureau of Land Management rule concerning land withdrawal in Minnesota.
The resolution outlines the terms of debate and consideration for each item, waiving points of order and setting time limits for debate. It specifies which amendments will be considered as adopted and governs the process for further amendments and final passage.
Essentially, this resolution streamlines the legislative process for these specific items, setting the stage for their consideration and potential passage in the House.
Expected Effects
This resolution will expedite the House's consideration of the specified bills and joint resolution. By waiving points of order and setting debate rules, it reduces potential procedural delays.
The likely outcome is a more efficient process for debating and voting on these measures, potentially leading to their quicker passage or rejection by the House.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlines the legislative process for the specified bills and joint resolution.
- Allows for focused debate on the merits of each measure.
- Ensures a clear path for amendments and final passage.
- Provides a structured framework for considering potentially controversial topics.
- Facilitates a more efficient use of the House's time.
Potential Disadvantages
- Waiving points of order could bypass normal procedural safeguards.
- Limited debate time may restrict thorough consideration of complex issues.
- Pre-determined amendments could limit the scope of potential changes.
- Expedited process might reduce opportunities for public input and scrutiny.
- Potential for insufficient deliberation on significant policy changes.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution primarily concerns the legislative procedures of the House of Representatives, as authorized by Article I, Section 5, which grants each house the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The content of the underlying bills and joint resolution would need separate constitutional analysis.
The resolution's provisions for waiving points of order and setting debate rules are within the House's constitutional authority to manage its internal affairs. However, the constitutionality of the individual bills themselves is not addressed by this resolution.
While the resolution itself doesn't directly implicate constitutional rights, the underlying legislation could potentially raise constitutional concerns depending on their specific provisions.
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).