Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain pr…
Summary
H.Res. 1032 outlines the rules for considering several pieces of legislation. These include amendments to an appropriations bill (H.R. 7148), a joint resolution disapproving a D.C. tax amendment (H.J. Res. 142), and a bill codifying executive orders related to domestic mining (H.R. 4090). The resolution sets the terms of debate and waives certain points of order to expedite the process.
The resolution structures the debate and voting procedures for each bill. This includes time limits for debate, who controls the debate time, and which amendments are in order.
Ultimately, this resolution is a procedural step to facilitate the consideration of these bills in the House of Representatives.
Expected Effects
This resolution will allow the House to consider and vote on the specified bills and joint resolution. It streamlines the process by setting rules for debate and waiving certain procedural hurdles.
The passage of this resolution does not guarantee the passage of the underlying bills. However, it does clear the way for them to be debated and voted upon.
Potential Benefits
- Expedites the legislative process for key bills.
- Allows for focused debate on important issues like appropriations, D.C. tax policy, and domestic mining.
- Provides a structured framework for considering amendments and resolving disagreements.
- Ensures that the House can address these matters in a timely manner.
- Facilitates decision-making on critical issues.
Potential Disadvantages
- Waiving points of order could limit scrutiny of the bills.
- The structured debate may restrict the ability of some members to fully express their views.
- Expedited process could lead to less thorough consideration of complex issues.
- Potential for limited amendment opportunities could reduce the ability to shape the final legislation.
- Could be perceived as limiting minority party input.
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 resolution itself does not directly infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
However, the underlying bills being considered under this resolution could potentially raise constitutional issues depending on their specific provisions. For example, the joint resolution regarding D.C.'s tax policies could implicate questions of federalism and the extent of Congressional oversight over the District.
The alignment with the Constitution depends on the constitutionality of the bills being considered under the rules established by this resolution.
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).