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House Rules Amendment: Order of Recognition in Committee Meetings

This proposal changes how committees and subcommittees operate in the House of Representatives. Chairs will now be required to recognize members in the order they seek recognition. Citizens might perceive this as a move towards more orderly and fair proceedings, potentially impacting the efficiency of legislative work.
Key points
Committee and subcommittee chairs must recognize members in the order they seek recognition.
The change aims to enhance fairness and predictability in meeting proceedings.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1523
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2022-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the chair of a committee or subcommittee to recognize members at a meeting of the committee or subcommittee in the order in which they seek recognition.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1523.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Committee and subcommittee chairs must recognize members in the order they seek recognition.
  • The change aims to enhance fairness and predictability in meeting proceedings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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