Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Summary
H. Res. 992 sets the rules for House consideration of H.R. 7006, a bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It outlines the procedures for debate, amendment, and voting on the bill. The resolution waives certain points of order and limits amendments to those pre-printed in the Rules Committee report.
Expected Effects
The resolution streamlines the process for considering H.R. 7006 in the House. This expedited process could lead to quicker decisions on appropriations. The limitation on amendments restricts the scope of potential changes to the bill.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined legislative process, potentially leading to faster allocation of funds.
- Defined parameters for debate and amendment, promoting efficiency.
- Waiver of points of order can prevent procedural delays.
- Allows the chair of the Appropriations Committee to provide explanatory material in the Congressional Record.
- Ensures consideration of pre-vetted amendments.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limited amendment opportunities may restrict the ability of representatives to address specific concerns.
- Waiver of points of order could bypass standard procedural safeguards.
- Reduced debate time may limit thorough consideration of the bill's implications.
- Restricts open debate and modification of the appropriations bill.
- May concentrate power in the hands of the Committee on Rules and the Speaker.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution pertains to the legislative process within 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 constraints on amendments and debate raise questions about the extent to which individual members can fully participate in the legislative process, potentially impacting the principle of representative democracy. However, the Constitution does not explicitly define the scope of permissible restrictions on internal legislative procedures.
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