Midnight Rules Relief Act
Sponsored by Andy Biggs RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Government Operations and Politics.
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Cosponsors
12 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Glenn Grothman RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Josh Brecheen RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Andrew Ogles RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Harriet M. Hageman RRepublican | |
| Mike Haridopolos RRepublican | |
| Richard McCormick RRepublican | |
| Brandon Gill RRepublican | |
| Craig A. Goldman RRepublican | |
| Derek Schmidt RRepublican | |
| James C. Moylan RRepublican | |
| Jeff Hurd RRepublican |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Referred in Senate | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Engrossed in House | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H654)
- On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 213 (Roll no. 40).
- The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H662)
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 77.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. (consideration: CR H654-663)
- Rule H. Res. 122 passed House.
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 122 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 77 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (Senate)Referred To, February 13, 2025
- Judiciary Committee (House)Unknown, February 12, 2025; Unknown, February 12, 2025; Referred To, January 3, 2025
- Rules Committee (House)Referred To, January 3, 2025
Hearings
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