Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government's investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.

House Resolution

H.Res. 668

119th Congress

Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government's investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: C

Introduced:Sep 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Cleaver II

Representative

Democratic

MO-5

Cosponsors

35

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This bill would allow two members of the House of Representatives, one from the majority party and one from the minority party, to jointly sponsor legislation. Currently, only one member can sponsor a bill, though others can co-sponsor it. This change would encourage bipartisan cooperation on bills.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow two members of the House of Representatives, one from the majority party and one from the minority party, to jointly sponsor legislation. Currently, only one member can sponsor a bill, though others can co-sponsor it. This change would encourage bipartisan cooperation on bills.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Building Unity through Dual Sponsors Resolution or the BUDS ResolutionThis bill permits two Members of the House of Representatives to jointly sponsor legislation if one is from the majority party and one is from the minority party.Under current House rules, only one Member may serve as the sponsor for a piece of legislation, though additional Members may serve as cosponsors.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows two House members, one from the majority and one from the minority, to jointly sponsor legislation
Current rules only allow one member to sponsor a bill, though others can co-sponsor it
Aims to promote bipartisanship and cooperation between the two parties in Congress

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more bipartisan legislation being introduced in the House, as members of both parties would have an incentive to work together on bills. This could make the legislative process more collaborative and reduce partisan gridlock.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

668, 119th Congress (2025). "Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government's investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-668