HRES986-119

In Committee

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.

119th Congress Introduced Jan 12, 2026

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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

Congressional Procedure Legislative Process

Procedural Rule for H.R. 7007

Identified Gains
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  • House Majority Leadership
  • Sponsors of H.R. 7007
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Identified Costs
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  • House Minority Members
  • Individual Representatives
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Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 12, 2026

Mr. McGovern submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …

Jan 12, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Jan 12, 2026

Submitted in House

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Congressional Procedure
Actor Mappings
"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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