Bills · HRES 250
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 250Congress
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to prohibit unlawful access to the payment system of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes.
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION APR 9
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- Non-binding
- Rule, not the policy
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's a common tool used by the majority party in the House to manage the legislative agenda and expedite certain bills. By adopting such a "special rule," House leadership can ensure that bills they prioritize, like H.R. 1101 in this case, move through the process swiftly with limited opportunities for delay or alteration by the minority party or individual members.
Voters should care because these procedural rules determine how thoroughly legislation is scrutinized and debated before potentially becoming law. If this resolution passes, H.R. 1101—a bill about protecting critical government financial systems—will receive minimal debate, meaning fewer opportunities for public input or detailed examination of its provisions. If it doesn't pass, H.R. 1101 would need to follow standard House procedures, which could involve more extensive debate and amendment opportunities, or potentially not come to a vote at all.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows immediate consideration of H.R. 1101 in the House of Representatives.
This bypasses normal procedural steps that could delay or block the bill from reaching the floor for a vote.
PROVISION 02
Waives all procedural objections, known as "points of order," against H.R. 1101 and its specific provisions.
This prevents members from using House rules to stop the bill's consideration or challenge its content based on procedural technicalities.
PROVISION 03
Limits debate on H.R. 1101 to a total of one hour, divided equally, and allows only one motion to send the bill back to a committee.
This severely restricts opportunities for extensive discussion, offering amendments, or delaying a final vote on H.R. 1101.
PROVISION 04
Instructs the House Clerk to transmit H.R. 1101 to the Senate no later than one week after its passage in the House.
This ensures a swift administrative transmission of the bill to the next chamber for its consideration, signaling urgency.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 9
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Casten. Petition No: 119-2. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025040902">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
MAR 25
Submitted in House
MAR 25
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 250
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2025
Last actionApr 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025
House Res.HRES 250Congress
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to prohibit unlawful access to the payment system of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
