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US HRes172
US HRes172Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
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Introduced
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.B. 1 (For the People Act of 2019). The resolution makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of March 7, 2019, or March 8, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.
AI Summary
This Resolution establishes the rules for considering H.B. 1, also known as the For the People Act of 2019, which aims to make voting more accessible, limit the influence of large campaign donations, and strengthen ethics for public officials. It allows the Speaker of the House to bring the bill to the floor for debate and amendment, waiving certain procedural objections and limiting the time for discussion. The resolution also specifies how amendments will be handled, including a modified version of the bill that will be considered as the original text for further amendments, and sets conditions for additional amendments and their debate. Finally, it outlines the process for a final vote on the bill after all amendments have been considered.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (on 03/06/2019)
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