United StatesHouse resolution sets debate and voting rules for Afghanistan status bill
If adopted, the resolution would set debate and voting rules for House consideration of an Afghanistan temporary protected status bill and require notice to the Senate if it passes.
What it does
If the House adopts the resolution, members would consider H.R. 9899 under set debate and voting rules, including one hour of debate and one motion to send the bill back to committee.
If the House passes H.R. 9899, the Clerk would notify the Senate within three calendar days.
Argument forThe House could move more quickly to debate and vote on H.R. 9899 because the resolution limits debate and blocks certain procedural delays.
Argument againstMembers could have less chance to challenge the bill’s terms because the resolution waives certain procedural objections and limits debate to one hour.
More detail
The resolution would set the House’s rules for considering H.R. 9899. The rules cover House consideration of H.R. 9899, a bill concerning temporary protected status eligibility for nationals of Afghanistan. These rules would apply only if the House adopts the resolution. The rules would take effect immediately upon the resolution’s adoption.
The House Clerk would send the Senate notice of House passage. The requirement applies to the Clerk and to passage of H.R. 9899 by the House. The notice is required only if the House passes H.R. 9899. The message would be sent no later than three calendar days after House passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 1Referred to the House Committee on Rules.Introduced
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