Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.
Summary
H. Res. 1068 is a resolution providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 143, which aims to enable Congress to advance important policies. The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending H.J. Res. 143 in the House of Representatives. It sets time limits for debate and waives certain points of order to expedite the process.
Expected Effects
The passage of H. Res. 1068 will allow the House to proceed with debating and voting on H.J. Res. 143. This could lead to the enactment of new policies if H.J. Res. 143 is ultimately passed by both the House and the Senate and signed into law. The specific impact depends on the content of H.J. Res. 143.
Potential Benefits
- Expedites the legislative process for H.J. Res. 143, potentially leading to quicker action on important policies.
- Allows for amendments to be considered, providing an opportunity for diverse perspectives to be incorporated.
- Ensures a structured debate with allocated time for both majority and minority viewpoints.
- Provides a mechanism for the minority party to propose an alternative amendment.
- Sets a clear timeline for transmitting the passed joint resolution to the Senate.
Potential Disadvantages
- Waiving points of order could bypass standard procedural safeguards and potentially lead to unintended consequences.
- Limited debate time may restrict thorough consideration of all aspects of H.J. Res. 143.
- The process favors amendments submitted by the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee, potentially excluding other members' input.
- The expedited process may reduce opportunities for public scrutiny and input.
- The impact is entirely dependent on the content of H.J. Res. 143, which is not detailed in this resolution.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedural and aligns with the power of the House of Representatives to determine its rules of proceedings, as outlined in Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution. It does not directly infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations. However, the constitutionality of H.J. Res. 143, the underlying joint resolution, would need to be assessed separately based on its content.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).