Bill · H.Res. 369· House(119-HRES-369)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.

Age: 51 years

Texas

Introduced: 5/1/2025
Last activity: 5/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Lizzie Fletcher
Cosponsors: - 23 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

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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

H. Res. 369 is a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a specific notice. This notice, published on March 3, 2025, would reduce opportunities for public notice and comment. The resolution asks the Secretary to affirm the rulemaking practices that were in effect on February 27, 2025. It emphasizes that public participation is necessary for fair and sound policy.

Yes· 3 of 9

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8
The resolution explicitly seeks to restore public notice and comment periods, increasing transparency in the regulatory process.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
Upholding Administrative Procedure Act standards ensures a more fair and predictable rulemaking process.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+3
Restoring the right to comment on agency rulemaking supports the freedom of expression and public participation.