Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

House Resolution

H.Res. 780

119th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

Enacted into Law

Introduced:Dec 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

James McGovern

D - MA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This is a procedural House resolution establishing the rules for considering H.R. 1834, a bill to "advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock." It allows the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee to submit an amendment in the nature of a substitute, provides for one hour of debate, and suspends certain House rules for the bill's consideration.

Latest Action

Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Jeffries. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 4.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This is a procedural House resolution establishing the rules for considering H.R. 1834, a bill to "advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock." It allows the ranking minority member of the Rules Committee to submit an amendment in the nature of a substitute, provides for one hour of debate, and suspends certain House rules for the bill's consideration.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides floor consideration rules for H.R. 1834
Waives all points of order against the bill
Allows minority party amendment if published in Congressional Record one day prior
Provides one hour of debate, equally divided between majority and minority leaders
Allows one motion to recommit
Subject of a discharge petition filed by Minority Leader Jeffries

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This procedural resolution primarily affects House operations and the legislative process. The discharge petition indicates minority party frustration with the Rules Committee not bringing the underlying bill to the floor. If successful, it would bypass committee control and allow floor consideration of H.R. 1834. The resolution's assignment to the Discharge Calendar shows an attempt to force consideration of legislation blocked by the majority.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

780, 119th Congress (2025). "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-780