Bill · H.Res. 1009· House(119-HRES-1009)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
- Introduced
- 1/20/2026
- Last activity
- 1/21/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Austin Scott
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution addresses several different legislative matters for consideration in the House. First, it sets the terms for considering H.R. 6945, which aims to clarify State authority regarding funds for pregnancy centers. Second, it establishes the rules for H.R. 6359, which involves requiring higher education institutions to share information about resources and accommodations for pregnant students. Finally, it provides for the consideration of H.J. Res. 140, a joint resolution regarding a Bureau of Land Management rule for land withdrawal in Minnesota. The resolution also waives various points of order and establishes specific debate and motion rules for these items.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make college cost less?+1
H.R. 6359 requires institutions to share information on resources and accommodations for pregnant students, potentially aiding retention and success.
Does this make abortion easier to get?+1
H.R. 6945 clarifies State authority to use funds for pregnancy centers, which may impact the landscape of reproductive care.
Does this make child care cost less?+1
H.R. 6359 provides information on accommodations and resources for pregnant students, which can assist in managing family and academic balance.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
H.J. Res. 140 seeks to disapprove a Bureau of Land Management rule for land withdrawal in Minnesota, which may reduce protections for those specific federal lands.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-3
H.J. Res. 140 provides for the disapproval of a land withdrawal rule, potentially impacting long-term public land management strategies in Minnesota.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-2
The land withdrawal disapproval in H.J. Res. 140 may impact land-use accessibility for residents in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionPassed 213–210
A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.
01/21/2026 · Roll call 35 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarity for States regarding pregnancy centers: H.R. 6945 seeks to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers. (Sec. 1)
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Information for pregnant students: H.R. 6359 requires institutions of higher education to disseminate information regarding the rights, accommodations, and resources available to pregnant students. (Sec. 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Land withdrawal in Minnesota: H.J. Res. 140 provides for congressional disapproval of a Bureau of Land Management rule concerning the withdrawal of federal lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. (Sec. 3)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-3Improves Public Land Management-3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1Good For Rural Residents-2
- 1/21/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132)
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 210 (Roll no. 34).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1138-1139)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1009, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1009.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1131-1138)
- 1/20/2026
- The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-459, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 55.
- The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
- Bill introduced.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
- 119-HR-6945: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
- 119-HJRES-140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.