Bills · HRES 294
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 294House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution is important because it dictates what major policy debates the House of Representatives will have and how quickly they will happen. By setting these procedural rules, it prioritizes specific issues and often speeds up the legislative process by cutting down on debate time and removing potential roadblocks.
Voters should care because the measures being considered touch on critical aspects of their daily lives: the cost of banking services, how their digital financial transactions are regulated, the power of federal courts to intervene in disputes, and the rules governing how they register to vote. If these underlying bills and resolutions pass, they could lead to significant shifts in consumer protections, legal processes, and voting access, impacting personal finances, legal rights, and democratic participation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows the House to consider S.J. Res. 18, which aims to overturn a new rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding overdraft lending by very large financial institutions.
This provision sets the stage for a vote that could remove protections or regulations related to overdraft fees charged by major banks.
PROVISION 02
Allows the House to consider S.J. Res. 28, which aims to overturn a new CFPB rule that defines larger digital payment application providers for regulatory oversight.
This provision clears the way for a vote that could remove consumer protections or regulatory oversight for major digital payment platforms like Venmo or Cash App.
PROVISION 03
Allows the House to consider H.R. 1526, a bill that would limit the authority of federal district courts to provide injunctive relief (court orders that stop certain actions).
This provision enables a vote that could reduce the power of federal courts to issue orders quickly to prevent harm, which has significant implications for legal challenges and civil rights cases.
PROVISION 04
Allows the House to consider H.R. 22, a bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
This provision prepares for a vote that could fundamentally change voter registration requirements, potentially affecting access to the ballot for many Americans.
PROVISION 05
For all items, it waives all points of order, limits debate to one hour, and allows only one motion to commit/recommit.
These procedural rules significantly streamline the legislative process, making it faster and easier for the House to vote on these specific, potentially controversial, measures.
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ACTION TIMELINE
11 EVENTSAPR 8
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1473-1480)
APR 8
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 294.
APR 8
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 294, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
APR 8
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1480-1481)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 294
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedApr 7, 2025
Last actionApr 8, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025
House Res.HRES 294House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025
