HRES-53 : Still Just a Bill

H. Res. 53 is a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that outlines the procedures for considering two bills: H.R. 471 and S. 5.

  • H.R. 471: This bill aims to expedite environmental reviews and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and Tribal lands. The goal is to improve the resilience of overgrown, fire-prone forested lands. The resolution waives points of order against the bill, limits debate, and restricts amendments to those pre-printed in the Committee on Rules report.
  • S. 5: This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens charged with theft in the United States. The resolution waives points of order against the bill, and limits debate to one hour.

In essence, H. Res. 53 sets the rules for how the House will debate and vote on these two specific pieces of legislation.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-01-22FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-01-22VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 204 (Roll no. 21). (text: CR H268)House floor actions
2025-01-22VoteOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 204 (Roll no. 20).House floor actions
2025-01-22FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H276-277)House floor actions
2025-01-22FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 53, 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
2025-01-22FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 53.House floor actions
2025-01-22FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H268-276)House floor actions
2025-01-21CalendarsPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 1.House floor actions
2025-01-21FloorThe resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit.House floor actions
2025-01-21CommitteeThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-1, by Mr. Scott, Austin.House floor actions

Vote Predictions

Sponsor :

Austin Scott [R] (GA-8)
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Policy Area :

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Related Bills

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