H.R.es458 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Admi…
Summary
H.Res. 458 is a resolution providing for the consideration of four bills in the House of Representatives. These bills address opioid use disorder, relocation of Small Business Administration (SBA) offices in sanctuary jurisdictions, citizenship documentation for SBA loan applicants, and limitations on small business lending companies.
The resolution outlines the procedures for debate and amendment of each bill, waiving points of order to expedite the process. It sets time limits for debate and specifies which amendments will be considered.
Ultimately, this resolution is a procedural step to bring these four bills to the House floor for a vote.
Expected Effects
This resolution will allow the House to debate and vote on the four specified bills. Passage of the resolution means that the House agrees to consider these bills under the rules outlined in the resolution, streamlining the legislative process.
If the underlying bills are subsequently passed by the House and Senate and signed into law, they would reauthorize opioid use disorder programs, potentially relocate SBA offices, require citizenship documentation for certain SBA loans, and limit the number of small business lending companies.
The practical effect depends on the content and impact of each of the four bills, should they become law.
Potential Benefits
- Expedites the legislative process for these four bills by setting specific rules for debate and amendment.
- Allows for focused consideration of issues related to opioid use disorder, small business administration, and lending practices.
- Provides an opportunity for members of the House to debate and offer amendments to the bills.
- Ensures a vote on each of the bills, allowing the House to express its position on these issues.
- Could lead to improved programs for opioid use disorder and more effective oversight of the Small Business Administration.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Waivers of points of order could bypass standard legislative procedures and potentially limit scrutiny of the bills.
- Limited debate time may restrict thorough consideration of complex issues.
- Restrictions on amendments could prevent members from offering alternative solutions or addressing unforeseen consequences.
- The resolution could be perceived as prioritizing certain issues over others by allocating legislative time and resources.
- Potential for unintended consequences if the underlying bills are poorly drafted or implemented.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is a procedural matter related to the House's ability to set its own rules for considering legislation, as granted by Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 of the Constitution, which states that "Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings."
The constitutionality of the underlying bills would depend on their specific provisions and whether they infringe upon any constitutionally protected rights or exceed the powers delegated to the federal government. For example, requiring citizenship documentation for SBA loans could raise questions related to equal protection under the Fifth Amendment.
The waivers of points of order do not inherently violate the Constitution, but could raise concerns if they are used to bypass constitutional safeguards.
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).