HRES-1486 : Still Just a Bill

This document is House Resolution 1486, passed in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2024. It outlines the procedures for considering several bills and a resolution. Here's a summary:

  • H.R. 3334 (Sanctions on Chinese Officials): Sets the rules for debating and amending H.R. 3334, which concerns sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People's Republic of China. It specifies the amendments that will be considered and waives certain points of order (objections to procedural rules).
  • H.R. 8205 (Byrne Grant Funds for Public Safety Report Systems): Establishes the process for considering H.R. 8205, which amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow Byrne grant funds to be used for public safety report systems. It specifies an amendment to be adopted and waives points of order.
  • H.R. 8790 (Forest Management Activities): Determines the rules for debating and amending H.R. 8790, which aims to expedite and improve forest management activities on federal and tribal lands. It outlines the amendments to be considered and waives points of order.
  • H. Res. 1469 (Afghanistan Withdrawal Accountability): Sets the procedure for considering H. Res. 1469, a resolution focused on ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration regarding the withdrawal from Afghanistan. It limits debate to one hour.
  • Amendment to House Resolution 5: Amends Section 3(j) of House Resolution 5 to define "non-governmental capacity," clarifying that it excludes representing the executive branch of the United States government.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-09-24FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-09-24VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 207 (Roll no. 444). (text: CR H5662-5663)House floor actions
2024-09-24VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 204 (Roll no. 443).House floor actions
2024-09-24FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5669-5671)House floor actions
2024-09-24FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1486, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2024-09-24FloorDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 1486.House floor actions
2024-09-24FloorUNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Burgess asked unanimous consent that amendment No. 3 printed in part D of House Report 118-705, to be offered by Representative Valadao of California or a designee, be modified by an amendment placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-09-24FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1486.House floor actions
2024-09-24FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5662-5669)House floor actions
2024-09-23CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.House floor actions
2024-09-23FloorThe resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.House floor actions
2024-09-23CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-705, by Mr. Burgess.House floor actions
2024-09-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Michael C. Burgess [R] (TX-26)
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Policy Area :

Congress
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  • House of Representatives
  • Legislative rules and procedure

Related Bills

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