Bills · HRES 12
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 12House of RepresentativesAppropriations
Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a persistent issue in American politics: the frequent delay in passing the federal budget. For many years, Congress has struggled to approve its annual spending bills on time, often leading to last-minute negotiations, temporary funding measures (called continuing resolutions), or even government shutdowns. These delays can create uncertainty for government agencies, disrupt services for citizens, and negatively impact the economy.
If this bill becomes law, it could force a more disciplined approach to the budget process in the House. By tying the popular August recess to the completion of appropriation bills, it provides a strong incentive for lawmakers to prioritize and finish this critical work earlier in the year. This could lead to a more predictable government funding cycle, potentially preventing future budget crises and ensuring government services are reliably funded. If it doesn't pass, the pattern of delayed budgets and the associated risks of shutdowns are likely to continue.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the House of Representatives from taking its August recess if it has not approved all regular appropriation bills for the next fiscal year by July 31st.
This provision creates a strong incentive for lawmakers to complete their essential budget work on time.
PROVISION 02
Amends Rule XXI of the House of Representatives to add this new restriction on considering an August adjournment resolution.
This codifies the new requirement directly into the standing rules that govern House proceedings.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'regular appropriation bill' as any annual spending bill under the jurisdiction of a single subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee.
This clarifies exactly which funding bills must be passed to meet the condition for taking the August recess.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
18
BILLS LED
23
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 3
Submitted in House
JAN 3
Submitted in House
JAN 3
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 12
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House Res.HRES 12House of RepresentativesAppropriations
Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
