If passed, this resolution would significantly alter the legislative workflow by mandating that all regular appropriation bills be addressed before any recess. This change aims to enhance accountability and encourage timely budget deliberations, thereby fostering a culture of diligence among House members. By enforcing this rule, the resolution seeks to mitigate the risk of budgetary standoffs that could potentially result in government shutdowns due to unapproved appropriation bills.
Summary
House Resolution 13, known as the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution, proposes an amendment to the Rules of the House of Representatives that would prevent the House from considering a concurrent resolution for recess after July 31 of any year unless all regular appropriation bills for the upcoming fiscal year have been approved. The intent of this resolution is to ensure that the House remains active and engaged in passing critical budgetary legislation before taking a break during the August recess.
Contention
However, some may view this resolution as an infringement on traditional legislative practices, with concerns that it may limit the ability of House members to take necessary breaks and adversely affect their well-being and legislative efficacy. Critics could argue that such a rigid schedule does not allow for the flexibility needed to navigate complex legislative demands and could result in burnout among members, potentially detracting from their effectiveness in serving their constituents.
Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) ResolutionThis resolution prevents the House of Representatives from adjourning in August until it has passed regular appropriations legislation for the fiscal year beginning in October. The resolution specifies that it is out of order for the House to consider a concurrent resolution for its adjournment during any day in August until the House has passed all of the regular appropriations bills.
Article I Regulatory Budget Act This bill requires the establishment of a federal regulatory budget to limit the costs of federal regulations. It also establishes requirements for disclosing the projected costs of federal regulations and procedures for enforcing the regulatory budget.
Safeguards Ensuring Criminal and Unvetted Refugees don't Enter America Act or the SECURE America Act This bill imposes restrictions on the admission of aliens, including refugees, and addresses related issues. Specifically, no refugees may be admitted until Congress enacts a joint resolution setting the maximum number of refugees allowed to be admitted in a particular fiscal year. Currently, that number is set each fiscal year by the President. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must notify Congress at least 30 days before determining that an alien or class of aliens is eligible for refugee status. Congress may nullify the determination by enacting a joint resolution of disapproval. Further, an alien shall be inadmissible for holding certain beliefs, such as (1) believing that a system of religious law should be implemented in the United States, (2) believing that the alien does not need to learn English if the alien is not already fluent, or (3) any belief that the Department of State determines is incompatible with the principles of the United States. DHS may not parole into the United States an alien who does not have status under immigration law. Currently, DHS may provide parole in certain instances, including for urgent humanitarian reasons. Federal agencies must notify a state at least 30 days before resettling a refugee in that state. The refugee may not be resettled in that state if the state expresses disapproval. An alien who has committed a crime of violence (generally one involving the use or threat of physical violence against person or property) may not be eligible for refugee status and must be removed.
National Security Reforms and Accountability Act National Emergencies Reform Act Arms Export Control Reform Act War Powers Resolution Modernization and Accountability Act
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 This bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking. Specifically, the bill establishes a congressional approval process for a major rule. A major rule may only take effect if Congress approves of the rule. A major rule is a rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. The bill generally preserves the current congressional review process for a nonmajor rule.