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US HRes947

US HRes947
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resol

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to ‘‘Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status’’; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to ‘‘Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JANUARY 9, 2024 Mrs. HOUCHIN, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to ‘‘Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status’’; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to ‘‘Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers’’.

AI Summary

This Resolution sets the rules for considering three pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives, essentially streamlining the process by waiving certain procedural objections and limiting debate. First, it allows for the consideration of H.R. 788, a bill aimed at restricting donations made as part of settlement agreements where the United States is involved. Second, it permits the consideration of H.J. Res. 98, a joint resolution that seeks to overturn a rule from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent federal agency that protects the rights of most private-sector employees to organize, and specifically targets the NLRB's standard for determining "joint employer status," which refers to when two or more employers can be held responsible for the same employee. Finally, it allows for the consideration of S.J. Res. 38, another joint resolution designed to disapprove a rule from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a part of the Department of Transportation, that would waive "Buy America" requirements, which mandate that the government prioritize domestically produced goods, for electric vehicle chargers. For each of these items, the resolution waives points of order, limits debate to one hour equally divided, and allows for one motion to recommit, all to facilitate their swift consideration and potential passage.

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Last Action

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 5). (text: 01/10/2024 CR H25) (on 01/11/2024)
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