What This Bill Does · Plain English
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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.
Action Timeline
2026-01-21
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Morelle. Petition No: 119-14. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026012114">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
2026-01-08
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
2026-01-08
Submitted in House
2026-01-08
Submitted in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HRES.982 pass?
HRES.982 is still alive. Current stage: INTRODUCED. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HRES.982 do?
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.
Who sponsored HRES.982?
HRES.982 was sponsored by Joseph D. Morelle (D-New York).
Full Bill Text
119 HRES 982 IH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-08 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 982 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 8, 2026 Mr. Morelle submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities. That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII dated at least one day before the day of consideration of H.R. 6039, if submitted by the ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration, shall be considered as adopted. If more than one such amendment is submitted, then only the last amendment submitted shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX and clause 8 of rule XX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 6039. 3. The Clerk shall transmit to the Senate a message that the House has passed H.R. 6039 no later than three calendar days after passage.
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