HRES-499 : Still Just a Bill

Summary of H. Res. 499: This House Resolution provides the rules for considering H.R. 4, a bill that aims to rescind certain budget authority as proposed by the President in a special message to Congress on June 3, 2025. This message was transmitted in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
  • Waives Points of Order: All points of order against the bill's consideration and its provisions are waived, streamlining the process.
  • Debate Time: The resolution allocates one hour for debate on the bill and any amendments, equally divided between the Majority and Minority Leaders or their designees.
  • Motion to Recommit: Allows for one motion to recommit the bill.
  • Impoundment Control Act Exception: Section 2 exempts this bill from section 1017 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 regarding the special message transmitted on June 3, 2025.
  • Adoption of H. Res. 492: Section 3 Adopts House Resolution 492.
In essence, this resolution sets the stage for efficient consideration of H.R. 4 by the House of Representatives.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-06-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-06-11VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 207 (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H2639)House floor actions
2025-06-11VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 204 (Roll no. 164).House floor actions
2025-06-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 499.House floor actions
2025-06-11FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2639-2647)House floor actions
2025-06-11CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 33.House floor actions
2025-06-11FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.House floor actions
2025-06-11CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-152, by Ms. Foxx.House floor actions

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Virginia Foxx [R] (NC-5)
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