Bills of Congress November 17, 2025 by U.S. Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.

Summary

H.Res. 884 is a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 6039, a bill aimed at advancing "commonsense priorities." The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending the bill in the House of Representatives. It waives certain points of order and sets time limits for debate.

Expected Effects

The resolution will expedite the process of considering H.R. 6039 in the House. This means the bill will be debated and voted on more quickly than it otherwise would be. The resolution also dictates how amendments will be handled, potentially limiting the scope of changes to the bill.

Potential Benefits

Streamlines the legislative process for H.R. 6039.
Ensures a structured debate with time limits.
Allows for consideration of a substitute amendment from the ranking minority member.
Waives points of order, potentially preventing procedural delays.
Sets a deadline for transmitting the bill to the Senate, if passed.

Potential Disadvantages

Waiving points of order could bypass standard procedural safeguards.
Limited debate time may restrict thorough discussion of the bill's implications.
The process favors the version of the bill reported by the committee.
Expedited consideration might reduce opportunities for public input.
Could be perceived as limiting the minority party's ability to influence the bill.

Constitutional Alignment

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The resolution itself is a procedural matter within the powers granted to the House of Representatives under Article I, Section 5, which states that "Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings." The specific content of H.R. 6039, which this resolution facilitates, would need to be analyzed separately to determine its constitutional alignment. The resolution does not appear to violate any specific constitutional provision on its face.