Rules for Debating Energy Standards and Government Spending
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution sets the ground rules for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on three separate bills. It is a necessary procedural step that allows these pieces of legislation to move forward for a final decision.
- One of the bills would change the legal definition of a showerhead. This is part of an effort to adjust federal water-use and energy standards for bathroom fixtures sold to the public.
- Another bill would stop the Department of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency rules for manufactured homes, like mobile homes. Supporters often argue this helps keep these homes affordable, while critics worry it could lead to higher monthly utility bills for residents.
- The most significant part of this plan prepares for a vote on a major government spending bill for the 2026 budget year. This legislation decides how tax dollars are distributed across various federal agencies and public services.
- The resolution limits debate for each bill to one hour, split between both political parties. This ensures the House can quickly move through these topics and hold final votes on each proposal.
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H113)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H113)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H122)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Res. 977 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Vote Results
2 votesOn Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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