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 is a resolution providing for the consideration of several bills in the House of Representatives. These bills include H.R. 4016, concerning appropriations for the Department of Defense; H.R. 3633, addressing the regulation of digital commodities; H.R. 1919, amending the Federal Reserve Act; and S. 1582, concerning the regulation of payment stablecoins.
The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending these bills, waiving certain points of order to expedite the process. It also sets time limits for debate and specifies which amendments will be in order.
Additionally, the resolution addresses consideration of a bill (H.R. 4) related to rescinding certain budget authority proposed by the President.
Expected Effects
This resolution will streamline the process for the House to consider and vote on the mentioned bills. By waiving points of order and setting specific rules for debate and amendments, the House aims to expedite the legislative process. This could lead to quicker decisions on defense spending, digital commodity regulation, Federal Reserve operations, and stablecoin regulation.
The resolution also impacts the consideration of rescinding certain budget authority proposed by the President.
Potential Benefits
- Expedited consideration of important legislation related to defense, digital commodities, and the Federal Reserve.
- Clear rules for debate and amendments, potentially leading to a more efficient legislative process.
- Waiving points of order can prevent procedural delays and allow for quicker votes.
- Provides a framework for addressing budget authority rescissions proposed by the President.
- Could lead to more timely decisions on critical issues facing the country.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Waiving points of order could limit scrutiny and debate on certain provisions within the bills.
- Restrictions on amendments could prevent members from offering alternative solutions or addressing concerns.
- Expedited processes may lead to less thorough consideration of complex issues.
- Could concentrate power in the hands of the majority party by limiting minority input.
- Potential for unintended consequences due to rushed decision-making.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is a procedural matter within the powers granted to the House of Representatives under Article I, Section 5, which allows each house to determine the rules of its proceedings. Waiving points of order is a common practice, but it should be balanced with the need for thorough debate and consideration, as outlined in Article I, Section 7, regarding the legislative process.
However, the content of the underlying bills (H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, H.R. 1919, and S. 1582) would need to be assessed separately for their individual constitutional alignment. This resolution only governs the process by which they are considered.
There is nothing in the resolution that directly violates the Constitution.
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).