hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Sets debate rules for a bill changing American time.
Rep. Steube introduced this House Resolution.
In committee, no House vote yet
This is a House Resolution that sets the specific rules for how another bill, H.R. 7378 (which proposes to permanently adjust American time), will be considered and debated on the House floor. It waives certain procedural objections, limits debate time to one hour, and does not allow any amendments to be proposed to H.R. 7378. Representative Steube submitted this resolution, and it has been referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
H. Res. 1055 is currently in the House Committee on Rules. This committee decides how and when bills will be debated on the House floor. For this resolution to pass, it must be approved by the Rules Committee and then receive a majority vote in the full House of Representatives. As a House Resolution, it only applies to the House and does not need to pass the Senate or be signed by the President to take effect.
If this resolution passes, the bill H.R. 7378, which aims to permanently adjust American time, will be debated under strict rules in the House. Members of Congress will have only one hour to discuss H.R. 7378 and will not be able to propose any changes or amendments to its text. This process is designed to speed up the consideration of H.R. 7378, allowing it to be voted on quickly without modifications from the House floor.
Supporters Say
Supporters would argue this streamlines the legislative process, allowing for quicker votes on important bills.
Critics Say
Critics might say it limits democratic debate and amendment opportunities on a significant topic.
Procedural resolutions like this are often used by the majority party to control the legislative agenda and ensure bills are voted on as presented, without significant changes proposed by the minority. Supporters typically argue it creates an orderly and efficient process for specific legislation. Critics, however, might contend that it stifles full debate and prevents members from making improvements or expressing diverse viewpoints on a bill that could affect many people.