Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Summary
H.Res. 1014 provides for the consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147, both making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending these bills in the House of Representatives.
It sets time limits for debate, waives certain points of order, and specifies the order in which amendments can be offered. Additionally, it addresses technical corrections and the transmission of the bills to the Senate.
The resolution also incorporates text from other bills (H.R. 7006) and titles from H.R. 7147 into H.R. 7148, streamlining the legislative process for these appropriations measures.
Expected Effects
The resolution will expedite the consideration of the appropriations bills H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147 in the House. By waiving points of order and setting specific rules for amendments, the House aims to efficiently move these bills forward.
This could lead to quicker decisions on government funding for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The incorporation of text from other bills into H.R. 7148 aims to consolidate various appropriations measures into a single legislative package.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined legislative process for appropriations bills.
- Expedited decision-making on government funding.
- Consolidated appropriations measures into a single package.
- Technical corrections to improve the accuracy of the bills.
- Defined rules for debate and amendments, promoting order.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limited opportunities for amendments not printed in the Rules Committee report.
- Waiver of points of order could bypass certain procedural safeguards.
- Potential for reduced scrutiny due to expedited consideration.
- May limit the ability of individual members to influence the final outcome.
- Consolidation of bills could obscure specific provisions within the larger package.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution appears to align with Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants each House of Congress the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The resolution sets forth rules for considering specific bills, which falls under this constitutional authority.
The waiver of points of order could be viewed as potentially conflicting with the principle of due process, if it prevents full and fair consideration of all aspects of the bills. However, the Constitution grants Congress broad discretion in setting its own rules.
Furthermore, the process of consolidating different bills into a single legislative package is a common practice in Congress and does not inherently violate any specific constitutional provision.
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).