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 is a resolution providing for the consideration of two bills, 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 debate, amendment, and voting on these bills in the House of Representatives. It also addresses technical corrections and the handling of amendments.
Expected Effects
The resolution streamlines the process for considering and passing the appropriations bills. This includes waiving points of order, limiting debate time, and specifying the amendments that can be considered. Passage of this resolution will allow the House to move forward with the appropriations process.
Potential Benefits
- Facilitates the timely consideration of critical appropriations bills.
- Provides a structured framework for debate and amendment.
- Allows for technical corrections to ensure accuracy.
- Streamlines the legislative process by waiving certain points of order.
- Ensures that the House can address essential funding matters.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limits the scope of amendments that can be offered.
- Restricts debate time, potentially limiting thorough discussion.
- Waives points of order, which could bypass normal procedural safeguards.
- May concentrate power in the hands of the Speaker and Committee chairs.
- Could lead to rushed decisions on significant appropriations matters.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution primarily concerns 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 appropriations bills themselves must align with Article I, Section 9, Clause 7, which requires that "No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law."
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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