Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3633) to provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital commodities by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1919) to amend the Federal Rese…
Summary
H. Res. 580 provides for the consideration of several bills in the House of Representatives. These bills include H.R. 4016, which makes appropriations for the Department of Defense; H.R. 3633, which regulates digital commodities; H.R. 1919, which amends the Federal Reserve Act; and S. 1582, which regulates payment stablecoins. The resolution also waives a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII regarding consideration of certain resolutions from the Committee on Rules.
Expected Effects
The resolution streamlines the process for considering these bills by setting the terms of debate and amendment. It waives certain points of order, expediting the legislative process. Ultimately, this will lead to quicker decisions on defense spending, digital commodity regulation, Federal Reserve operations, and stablecoin regulation.
Potential Benefits
- Facilitates timely consideration of critical legislation, including defense appropriations.
- Establishes clear rules for debate and amendment, promoting a structured legislative process.
- Addresses emerging issues related to digital commodities and stablecoins, potentially fostering innovation and consumer protection.
- Allows for focused debate on amendments, ensuring that different perspectives are heard.
- Provides a mechanism for addressing potential disruptions to monetary policy related to digital currencies.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Expedited consideration may limit thorough debate and scrutiny of the bills.
- Waiver of points of order could bypass important procedural safeguards.
- Restrictions on amendments may prevent the introduction of alternative solutions or improvements.
- Potential for insufficient public input due to the accelerated legislative timeline.
- May disproportionately favor certain interests or stakeholders over others.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedurally aligned with Article I, Section 5, which grants each House of Congress the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The specific bills being considered must also align with other constitutional provisions, such as the power to appropriate funds for defense (Article I, Section 8) and the regulation of commerce (Article I, Section 8). The First Amendment could be implicated depending on how digital assets are regulated.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).