H.R.es294 - Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications; providing for conside…
Summary
H.Res. 294 is a resolution providing for the consideration of several joint resolutions and bills in the House of Representatives. It outlines the procedures for debating and voting on S.J. Res. 18 (disapproving a CFPB rule on overdraft lending), S.J. Res. 28 (disapproving a CFPB rule on digital payment applications), H.R. 1526 (limiting district court authority on injunctive relief), and H.R. 22 (requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration). The resolution also adopts House Resolution 293 and lays House Resolution 164 on the table.
Expected Effects
This resolution streamlines the process for considering the listed bills and joint resolutions in the House. It waives points of order, sets time limits for debate, and dictates the order of proceedings. The effect is to expedite the legislative process for these specific items.
Potential Benefits
- Streamlines the legislative process for specific bills and joint resolutions.
- Allows for focused debate on key issues related to consumer financial protection, judicial authority, and voter registration.
- Provides a structured framework for considering amendments and motions.
- Ensures that the House can efficiently address these legislative priorities.
- Potentially leads to quicker resolution of important policy matters.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limits the opportunity for extensive debate and amendment.
- Waiving points of order could bypass standard procedural safeguards.
- May prioritize certain legislative items over others.
- Could be perceived as limiting minority party input.
- May lead to rushed decision-making on complex issues.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedural and does not directly violate any constitutional principles. Congress has the power to set its own rules for proceedings, as outlined in Article I, Section 5. However, the underlying bills and joint resolutions that H.Res. 294 facilitates could potentially raise constitutional issues depending on their content and impact.
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).