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 procedures for considering three separate items in the House of Representatives. These include the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148, which provides consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, a joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) regarding D.C.'s income and franchise tax laws, and H.R. 4090, which aims to codify certain executive orders related to domestic mining and mineral resources.
The resolution sets the terms for debate and amendments for each item, waiving certain points of order to expedite the process. It specifies the committees responsible for managing the debate and any potential motions to recommit.
Essentially, this resolution is a procedural tool to manage the House's consideration of these specific bills and resolutions, streamlining the legislative process.
Expected Effects
The immediate effect will be to allow the House to consider the specified bills and resolutions under the rules outlined in H.Res. 1032. This includes setting time limits for debate and waiving certain procedural objections.
Ultimately, the passage of H.Res. 1032 will determine the path forward for the appropriations bill, the D.C. tax resolution, and the mining and mineral resources bill in the House.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlined legislative process for key bills.
- Allows for focused debate on specific amendments and resolutions.
- Provides clarity on the rules of engagement for considering these items in the House.
- Ensures timely consideration of important appropriations and policy matters.
- Facilitates decision-making on issues related to funding, local governance, and resource management.
Potential Disadvantages
- Waiving points of order could bypass standard procedural safeguards.
- Limited debate time may restrict thorough consideration of complex issues.
- Potential for expedited passage without sufficient scrutiny.
- May limit the ability of individual members to offer amendments.
- Could prioritize certain legislative items over others.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is a procedural matter within the powers granted to the House of Representatives under Article I, Section 5, which allows each house to determine the rules of its proceedings. The content of the underlying bills (appropriations, D.C. tax laws, and mining) would need to be assessed separately for constitutional alignment.
Waiving points of order, while expediting the process, does not inherently violate constitutional principles as long as the underlying legislation remains within constitutional bounds. The constitutionality of the individual bills (H.R. 7148, H.J. Res. 142, and H.R. 4090) would need to be evaluated independently.
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).