United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HRES 78 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

This resolution amends the House rules to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.This applies to a resolution (1) impeaching an officer of the government; (2) censuring, reprimanding, or expelling a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner; or (3) causing a vacancy to occur in the office of the Speaker or in the position of a chair or ranking minority member of a committee.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends House rules to restrict the privileged status of certain resolutions to those based on prior investigations and reports or those offered by party direction.

  • Rule IX of the Rules of the House of Representatives

    3.(a) A resolution described in paragraph (b) shall not raise a question of privilege for purposes of this rule unless-- (1) the committee to whom the resolution is referred has conducted an investigation and filed a report recommending that the House impose the sanction provided by the resolution; or (2) the resolution is offered by direction of a party caucus or conference. (b) A resolution described in this paragraph is-- (1) a resolution impeaching an officer of the Government; or (2) a resolution to censure, reprimand, or expel a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner or to cause a vacancy to occur in the office of the Speaker or in the position of a chair or ranking minority member of a committee.

    This change establishes new criteria for certain resolutions to be considered privileged, enhancing the investigation requirement.

Action History

  1. Submitted in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 78 do?
This resolution amends the House rules to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.This applies to a resolution (1) impeaching an officer of the government; (2) censuring, reprimanding, or expelling a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner; or (3) causing a vacancy to occur in the office of the Speaker or in the position of a chair or ranking minority member of a committee.
Who sponsors HRES 78?
HRES 78 is sponsored by Williams, Nikema (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 78?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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