What This Bill Does
This House resolution waives a procedural requirement in Rule XIII so the chamber can consider certain resolutions reported by the House Committee on Rules without waiting for the usual timing requirement. It is a parliamentary measure that affects how the House handles floor procedure, not a policy bill that changes federal programs or spending. The resolution primarily affects House members and the legislative process itself by making it easier to bring Rules Committee resolutions to the floor. Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina is the sponsor, and the measure has been placed on the House Calendar.
- Waives clause 6(a) of House Rule XIII
- Applies to certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
- Placed on the House Calendar as Calendar No. 78
- Reported by the House Committee on Rules in H. Rept. 119-685
Who This Bill Affects
This resolution does not change taxes, benefits, or eligibility for the general public. Its effect is on how the House conducts business, which can influence the timing and structure of votes on other bills that may matter to you later. For most people, the impact is indirect and limited to the legislative process.
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- House leadership and floor managers They value faster access to procedural resolutions so the chamber can keep legislation moving and respond quickly to scheduling needs. A waiver can prevent the House agenda from stalling on technical timing rules.
- Majority-party members They may see the resolution as a practical tool for organizing floor consideration of other measures. Streamlining procedure can help the majority advance its legislative priorities more efficiently.
- Members focused on legislative efficiency Supporters often argue that procedural waivers reduce unnecessary delays and let the House act on time-sensitive matters. They view the resolution as a housekeeping step rather than a substantive policy choice.
- Minority-party members They may object that waiving timing requirements reduces opportunities to review committee reports and prepare objections. Faster consideration can limit the minority’s ability to scrutinize how floor rules are being set.
- Transparency and process watchdogs They may argue that procedural shortcuts can weaken deliberation and make it harder for the public to follow how major bills are structured for debate. Even technical waivers can shape outcomes by changing the rules of consideration.
- Members who prefer regular order They may oppose waivers on principle because they want the House to follow standard notice and waiting periods. In their view, procedural discipline protects accountability and prevents rushed decision-making.
Key Implications
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““waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII””
This means the House is setting aside a normal procedural waiting rule. In practice, that can let the chamber consider certain committee reports sooner than it otherwise could.
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““with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules””
The waiver is targeted at Rules Committee resolutions, which are the instructions that govern debate and amendments on other legislation. That makes this a process-setting measure that can affect how future bills are handled on the floor.
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““Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78””
Being on the House Calendar means the resolution is positioned for possible floor action. It is part of the formal path a House measure follows before consideration by the full chamber.
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““The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure””
This indicates the measure came through the committee responsible for structuring House debate. That committee role is central because its decisions can determine whether legislation gets open debate, limited debate, or no amendments.
Latest Status
June 3, 2026
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
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