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US HCR7

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nikema Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 12-member bipartisan, bicameral Task Force on the Legislative Process to analyze options for expediting consideration of bills that passed the other chamber by unanimous consent, voice vote, or two-thirds majority

  • Task Force members appointed equally by House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader (3 each), with required representation from Rules committees in both chambers

  • Requires the Task Force to issue a report within one year analyzing options for bicameral legislation expedition, with recommendations requiring approval by at least 9 of the 12 members

  • Implements the 131st recommendation of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress from the 117th Congress

  • Task Force terminates upon issuing its report, with records transferred to the House Rules Committee and Senate Rules and Administration Committee

Legislative Description

Establishing the Task Force on the Legislative Process.

Congress

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

1/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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