Bills · HRES 53
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 53House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's a critical step in deciding if and how two important policy bills move forward in Congress. By setting specific debate rules and limiting amendments for H.R. 471, it influences the likelihood of passing legislation aimed at tackling devastating wildfires and improving forest health, which is a major concern for many communities in the Western U.S.
For S. 5, the resolution enables a vote on a bill addressing a significant aspect of immigration enforcement and detention. The streamlined process set by this resolution means these bills can be brought to a vote relatively quickly, potentially leading to significant changes in environmental and immigration policy that affect many Americans.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows the House to consider H.R. 471, a bill about expediting forest management activities on federal and tribal lands.
This is a necessary procedural step for H.R. 471 to be debated and potentially passed by the House, which could alter how public forests are managed.
PROVISION 02
Allows the House to consider S. 5, a bill requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens charged with theft.
This is a necessary procedural step for S. 5 to be debated and potentially passed by the House, which could change immigration enforcement policy.
PROVISION 03
Waives all 'points of order' against considering H.R. 471 and S. 5, as well as against provisions within them.
This streamlines the legislative process by preventing procedural objections that could delay or block the bills from being debated or voted on.
PROVISION 04
Limits general debate for H.R. 471 and S. 5 to one hour each, equally divided between the parties.
This confines the time available for members to discuss the bills, potentially speeding up their consideration but also limiting extensive debate.
PROVISION 05
Restricts amendments to H.R. 471 to only those pre-approved by the Rules Committee, offered by designated members, and not subject to further amendment.
This gives tight control over what changes can be made to H.R. 471 on the House floor, reflecting leadership's desired outcome for the bill.
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13 EVENTSJAN 22
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H268-276)
JAN 22
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 53.
JAN 22
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 53, 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.
JAN 22
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H276-277)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 53
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 21, 2025
Last actionJan 22, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 21, 2025
House Res.HRES 53House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED JAN 21, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 22, 2025
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