Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes. | ChamberLight
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1046Congress
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This resolution matters because it's a procedural step designed to quickly bring a specific, significant bill (H.R. 3310) to a vote in the House. H.R. 3310, which this resolution helps advance, is about granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Venezuelans, a measure that could impact tens of thousands of people by providing them with legal protections and work authorization in the U.S. By limiting debate and waiving procedural hurdles, this resolution makes it easier and faster for H.R. 3310 to pass the House.
If this resolution doesn't pass, H.R. 3310 would still exist but might face more procedural challenges, take longer to come to a vote, or even fail to be considered due to objections. This could delay or prevent Venezuelans from becoming eligible for TPS through this legislative route, impacting their ability to live and work legally in the United States.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The House shall immediately proceed to consider H.R. 3310 upon adoption of this resolution.
This ensures H.R. 3310 is brought to the House floor for a vote without delay, overriding normal scheduling procedures.
PROVISION 02
All points of order against consideration of H.R. 3310 and its provisions are waived.
This prevents procedural challenges or objections that could otherwise delay or block the bill's progress.
PROVISION 03
Debate on H.R. 3310 is limited to one hour, equally divided between the majority and minority leaders or their designees.
This significantly restricts the amount of time available for discussion on the bill, speeding up the voting process.
PROVISION 04
Only one motion to recommit is allowed, and no other intervening motions or amendments are permitted.
This restricts members' ability to offer amendments or other procedural motions, streamlining the path to a final vote.
PROVISION 05
If H.R. 3310 passes, the Clerk shall transmit it to the Senate within one week.
This sets a firm deadline for moving the bill to the next legislative chamber, preventing delays after House passage.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Soto. Petition No: 119-18. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026031918">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026
House Res.HRES 1046Congress
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
This resolution matters because it's a procedural step designed to quickly bring a specific, significant bill (H.R. 3310) to a vote in the House. H.R. 3310, which this resolution helps advance, is about granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Venezuelans, a measure that could impact tens of thousands of people by providing them with legal protections and work authorization in the U.S. By limiting debate and waiving procedural hurdles, this resolution makes it easier and faster for H.R. 3310 to pass the House.
If this resolution doesn't pass, H.R. 3310 would still exist but might face more procedural challenges, take longer to come to a vote, or even fail to be considered due to objections. This could delay or prevent Venezuelans from becoming eligible for TPS through this legislative route, impacting their ability to live and work legally in the United States.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The House shall immediately proceed to consider H.R. 3310 upon adoption of this resolution.
This ensures H.R. 3310 is brought to the House floor for a vote without delay, overriding normal scheduling procedures.
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All points of order against consideration of H.R. 3310 and its provisions are waived.
This prevents procedural challenges or objections that could otherwise delay or block the bill's progress.
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Debate on H.R. 3310 is limited to one hour, equally divided between the majority and minority leaders or their designees.
This significantly restricts the amount of time available for discussion on the bill, speeding up the voting process.
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Only one motion to recommit is allowed, and no other intervening motions or amendments are permitted.
This restricts members' ability to offer amendments or other procedural motions, streamlining the path to a final vote.
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If H.R. 3310 passes, the Clerk shall transmit it to the Senate within one week.
This sets a firm deadline for moving the bill to the next legislative chamber, preventing delays after House passage.
A legislative measure that generally does not become law but expresses the sense of the House or Senate, or is used to regulate House or Senate business, like setting rules for debating a bill.
Consideration
The process by which a legislative body debates and votes on a bill or resolution.
Points of order
A formal objection raised by a member that a parliamentary rule is being violated. If sustained, it can stop or delay proceedings.
Waived
To set aside or disregard a rule or requirement, typically through a vote or by a special resolution like this one.
Previous question
A motion in parliamentary procedure to immediately end debate and proceed to a vote on the main question. If adopted, it cuts off further debate and amendment.
Motion to recommit
A motion made on the House floor to send a bill back to a committee. It can be a simple motion to send it back, or it can include instructions to the committee on how to change the bill.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
A temporary immigration status provided by the U.S. to nationals of certain countries who are unable to safely return to their home countries due to conditions like armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary circumstances.
ACTION TIMELINE
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MAR 19
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Soto. Petition No: 119-18. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026031918">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)