Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a House Rules Committee resolution that sets the procedural terms for the House to consider H.R. 7007 (a bill to govern on behalf of the American people). It waives all points of order, allows for one amendment in the nature of a substitute from the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee, limits debate to one hour split evenly between majority and minority leaders, and permits one motion to recommit. It also requires the Clerk to transmit the bill to the Senate within three calendar days of passage.
Who Benefits and How
- House Majority Leadership: Gains streamlined floor consideration with limited amendments and debate, maximizing control over the legislative outcome
- Ranking Minority Member of the Rules Committee: Retains the ability to offer one substitute amendment
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Minority Party Members: Limited to a single substitute amendment and one hour of shared debate, restricting their ability to propose changes or extend discussion
- Individual House Members: Lose the ability to raise points of order or offer floor amendments beyond the substitute
Key Provisions
- Waives all points of order against consideration and provisions of H.R. 7007
- Allows one amendment in the nature of a substitute from the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee
- Limits debate to one hour equally divided between majority and minority leaders
- Permits one motion to recommit
- Suspends clause 1(c) of rule XIX and clause 8 of rule XX for this bill
- Requires transmittal to the Senate within three calendar days of passage
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Establishes procedural rules for House consideration of H.R. 7007, waiving points of order and setting debate terms
Key Policy Areas
Congressional Procedure, Legislative Process
Primary Purpose
Establishes procedural rules for House consideration of H.R. 7007, waiving points of order and setting debate terms
Policy Domains
Procedural Rule for H.R. 7007
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- House Majority Leadership
- Sponsors of H.R. 7007
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- House Minority Members
- Individual Representatives
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. McGovern submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Submitted in House
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "Clerk of the House"
- → Must transmit passed bill to the Senate within 3 days
- "House of Representatives"
- → Considers H.R. 7007 under structured rule
- "Ranking Minority Member of Rules Committee"
- → May submit substitute amendment
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