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Changes in Voting Law, Education, and Appliance Energy Standards.

This document outlines the rules for considering several important bills. These include requiring proof of citizenship for voting, non-discrimination rules in education, the legislative branch budget, and energy efficiency standards for dishwashers and refrigerators. Citizens should pay attention to potential changes in voter registration and how new regulations might affect the availability and cost of home appliances.
Key points
Requirement of U.S. citizenship proof for federal election voter registration.
Potential changes to sex-based non-discrimination rules in federally funded education programs.
Setting the budget for the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2025.
Prohibition of cost-ineffective or technologically unfeasible energy conservation standards for dishwashers and refrigerators.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-07-09
50%
For 205
Against 201
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1341
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2024-07-09
Voting date: 2024-07-09
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 339
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8281) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 165) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8772) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7700) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7637) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1341.

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 2024-07-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement of U.S. citizenship proof for federal election voter registration.
  • Potential changes to sex-based non-discrimination rules in federally funded education programs.
  • Setting the budget for the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2025.
  • Prohibition of cost-ineffective or technologically unfeasible energy conservation standards for dishwashers and refrigerators.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 205 - 201 (Roll no. 339). (text: CR H4486-4487)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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