Bill > HRes844

This Resolution establishes the rules for considering two important pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives: H.B. 2546, which would designate specific lands in Colorado as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and H.J. Res. 79, a joint resolution aimed at removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which is a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would prohibit discrimination based on sex. The resolution outlines that debate on H.B. 2546 will be limited, and certain amendments will be considered, with all points of order against its consideration and provisions waived. Similarly, for H.J. Res. 79, the resolution waives points of order against its consideration and adoption, and specifies that an amendment recommended by the Judiciary Committee will be considered adopted, with debate limited and a motion to recommit allowed. Additionally, the resolution adopts House Resolution 842, which pertains to voting procedures for H.J. Res. 79, and sets a specific period, from February 14 to February 24, 2020, during which the House may meet and conduct business under specific rules, including the Speaker's ability to adjourn the House to a future date.