Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes. | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 93
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 93House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This resolution is important because it dictates the specific path for H.R. 27, a bill focused on fentanyl-related substances. By setting rules like limiting debate and pre-approving amendments, it can significantly influence whether H.R. 27 passes, what its final form will be, and how quickly it moves through the House. If this resolution passes, it clears the way for H.R. 27 to be considered under specific terms; if it doesn't pass, H.R. 27's consideration could be delayed or require a different procedural path, impacting the national effort to address the fentanyl crisis.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Allows H.R. 27, a bill concerning fentanyl-related substances, to be considered for a vote in the House of Representatives.
Without this resolution, the underlying bill about fentanyl would not be able to move forward for a vote under these specific terms.
PROVISION 02
Waives all procedural objections that could be raised against the consideration of H.R. 27 or its specific provisions once amended.
This prevents lawmakers from using procedural rules to delay or block the bill, streamlining its passage.
PROVISION 03
Automatically adopts a specific amendment to H.R. 27, meaning this change becomes part of the bill without a separate vote.
This provision directly shapes the final content of H.R. 27 before it is voted on.
PROVISION 04
Limits debate on H.R. 27 to one hour and allows for only one additional specific amendment and one motion to send the bill back to committee.
This controls the legislative process by restricting how much time is spent on discussion and how many changes can be proposed to the bill.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H469-478)
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FEB 5
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 93.
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FEB 5
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 93, 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.
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FEB 5
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H482-483)
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
House Res.HRES 93House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
This resolution is important because it dictates the specific path for H.R. 27, a bill focused on fentanyl-related substances. By setting rules like limiting debate and pre-approving amendments, it can significantly influence whether H.R. 27 passes, what its final form will be, and how quickly it moves through the House. If this resolution passes, it clears the way for H.R. 27 to be considered under specific terms; if it doesn't pass, H.R. 27's consideration could be delayed or require a different procedural path, impacting the national effort to address the fentanyl crisis.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Allows H.R. 27, a bill concerning fentanyl-related substances, to be considered for a vote in the House of Representatives.
Without this resolution, the underlying bill about fentanyl would not be able to move forward for a vote under these specific terms.
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Waives all procedural objections that could be raised against the consideration of H.R. 27 or its specific provisions once amended.
This prevents lawmakers from using procedural rules to delay or block the bill, streamlining its passage.
med
Automatically adopts a specific amendment to H.R. 27, meaning this change becomes part of the bill without a separate vote.
This provision directly shapes the final content of H.R. 27 before it is voted on.
high
Limits debate on H.R. 27 to one hour and allows for only one additional specific amendment and one motion to send the bill back to committee.
This controls the legislative process by restricting how much time is spent on discussion and how many changes can be proposed to the bill.
Effective date of the resolution (upon adoption by the House)
GLOSSARY
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H.R. 27
A specific bill that this resolution sets rules for; it aims to change federal drug laws related to fentanyl-related substances.
Controlled Substances Act
A federal law that governs the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain drugs and substances.
Fentanyl-related substances
Chemical compounds that are similar in structure to fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.
Points of order
Procedural objections that members of Congress can raise during debate if they believe a rule of the House is being violated.
Waived
To set aside or disregard a procedural rule or objection, meaning it cannot be used to block action.
Previous question
A parliamentary motion used in the House to end debate and immediately proceed to a vote on the main issue or bill.
Motion to recommit
A procedural motion often used by the minority party to send a bill back to committee, usually with instructions to amend it, or sometimes as a final attempt to kill the bill before a vote on its passage.
ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTS
FEB 5, 25
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H469-478)
FLOOR
FEB 5, 25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 93.
FLOOR
FEB 5, 25
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 93, 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.
FLOOR
FEB 5, 25
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H482-483)