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US HRes1341

US HRes1341
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8281) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 165) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Se


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Introduced
07/09/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8281) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 165) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8772) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7700) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7637) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This Resolution sets forth the rules for considering several pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives, essentially streamlining the legislative process by waiving certain procedural objections and limiting debate. Specifically, it allows for the consideration of H.R. 8281, a bill that would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. citizenship for registering to vote in federal elections. It also provides for the consideration of H.J. Res. 165, a joint resolution of disapproval aimed at a Department of Education rule concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs. Furthermore, the Resolution outlines the process for considering H.R. 8772, an appropriations bill for the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2025, including specific rules for amendments. Finally, it allows for the consideration of H.R. 7700 and H.R. 7637, bills that would prevent the Secretary of Energy from imposing energy conservation standards for dishwashers and refrigerators, respectively, if those standards are not cost-effective or technologically feasible. In essence, this Resolution dictates how and when these bills will be debated and voted upon, often by waiving standard procedural hurdles to expedite their passage.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (on 07/09/2024)

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