hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Sets rules for House debate on H. Res. 997.
Mr. McGovern (Democrat, MA), Rules Committee member.
Introduced in the House, referred to Rules Committee.
This House Resolution (H. Res. 999) establishes the specific procedures for how the House of Representatives will consider another resolution, H. Res. 997. It dictates debate time and amendment rules. The bill was introduced by Mr. McGovern, a Democratic Representative from Massachusetts who serves on the House Rules Committee. It has been referred to the Rules Committee for review, which is standard for procedural resolutions.
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 14, 2026, and immediately referred to the House Committee on Rules. As a 'rule' resolution, it will typically be debated and voted on by the full House after being approved by the Rules Committee. If adopted by the House, it would then govern the consideration of H. Res. 997; House Resolutions do not go to the Senate or become law, they only govern House procedure.
If this resolution passes, the House will immediately move to consider H. Res. 997, without further procedural delays. A particular amendment proposed by the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee will be automatically adopted into H. Res. 997, streamlining its inclusion. Additionally, the overall debate time for H. Res. 997 will be strictly limited to one hour, equally divided between majority and minority leaders, meaning discussions on that resolution will be brief and structured.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue it efficiently schedules important House business and ensures a specific minority amendment is considered.
Critics Say
Critics might argue it limits open debate and the ability of members to offer additional amendments to H. Res. 997.
Procedural resolutions like H. Res. 999 are often debated based on their impact on fairness and efficiency in the House. Those in favor would highlight that it allows the House to move quickly on H. Res. 997, and specifically ensures that a key amendment from the minority is incorporated. Opponents might counter that restricting debate time to one hour and limiting other amendment opportunities reduces the deliberative nature of the House proceedings.