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.
Impact
The proposed changes under HR12 would significantly affect the legislative calendar and operational procedures of the House of Representatives. By enforcing this rule, lawmakers would be compelled to attend to budget approval in a timely manner, reducing the likelihood of delays that could arise should they break for recess before essential appropriations are completed. This amendment could lead to a more rigorous examination of the state budget and could influence how fiscal policies are developed and negotiated within the House environment.
Summary
HR12, known as the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution, introduces an amendment to the rules governing the House of Representatives. This resolution stipulates that the House shall not consider a concurrent resolution to provide for a recess during the month of August unless all regular appropriation bills for the upcoming fiscal year have been passed by July 31. This legislative move aims to ensure that budgetary responsibilities are prioritized before the House takes a break, thereby emphasizing fiscal discipline and accountability in government operations.
Contention
Some points of contention regarding HR12 may arise from concerns about legislative flexibility and the pressures that could result from such a rule. Opponents might argue that this could constrain the ability of representatives to address other critical issues that might demand their attention during the legislative session. Additionally, the requirement for passing all appropriation bills by a fixed date could lead to rushed decisions, compromising thorough review processes and the quality of legislative outcomes. Overall, HR12 seeks to prioritize fiscal responsibility while balancing the needs for legislative consideration on a broader range of topics.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.
No Budget, No Pay Act This bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid in a fiscal year until both chambers approve the budget resolution and pass all regular appropriations bills for that fiscal year. Retroactive pay is prohibited for such a period.
Inaction Has Consequences Act This bill withholds the salaries of Members of a chamber of Congress that has not passed each of the annual appropriations bills before the beginning of the fiscal year, beginning with FY2024. Salaries are released on the earlier of (1) the date on which the chamber of Congress passes the bills, or (2) the last day of the Congress.
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple regulations under one joint resolution of disapproval if the regulations were submitted for review during a portion of the final year of a President's term.Under current law, the Congressional Review Act generally provides for a period of additional review during the succeeding Congress for regulations that were submitted during the last 60 legislative days of the prior Congress. However, each joint resolution may disapprove of only one regulation.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of bills and resolutions whose titles do not adequately express their contents.
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 9) denouncing the horrors of socialism, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 76) removing a certain Member from a certain standing committee of the House.
Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should not adjourn until the annual appropriation bills within the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations for the current fiscal year are enacted into law.
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.