Bill · H.Res. 989· House(119-HRES-989)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5827) to advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.
- Introduced
- 1/12/2026
- Last activity
- 1/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Suozzi
- 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
This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 5827, which is titled to advance bipartisan, common sense solutions. It establishes the rules for how the House will debate and pass the bill. The resolution waives points of order against the consideration of the bill and its provisions. It also outlines specific instructions for handling substitute amendments submitted by Representative Suozzi. Additionally, it sets the terms for debate and the movement of the bill toward final passage.
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, which may reduce transparency regarding the full scope of the bill's provisions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Streamlined Legislative Process: The resolution includes provisions to waive points of order and sets specific rules for debate and amendments, which aims to move the bill toward final passage efficiently. (Resolution text)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Debate Opportunity: The resolution restricts debate to one hour, equally divided between Representative Suozzi and an opponent, which limits the time available for discussion. (Resolution text)
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency-2
- 1/12/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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