Bill · H.Res. 884· House(119-HRES-884)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.
- Introduced
- 11/17/2025
- Last activity
- 11/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- Sponsored by
- James McGovern
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
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. 884 is a resolution that sets the rules for how the House will consider bill H.R. 6039, which aims to advance commonsense priorities. It waives points of order against the bill and allows for a substitute amendment from the ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules. The resolution limits debate to one hour and allows for one motion to recommit before final passage. Once passed, the Clerk must notify the Senate within one calendar day.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2
The resolution limits debate to one hour, potentially reducing transparency and deliberation on the bill's contents.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Fast-tracked priorities: The resolution provides a direct path for the House to consider H.R. 6039, which is described as a bill to advance commonsense priorities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited debate: The resolution restricts debate to only one hour, which is equally divided between the majority and minority leaders, potentially limiting the discussion on the bill's contents.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency-2
- 11/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.