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Rules for Considering Bills: Donations, Employer Status, EV Chargers.

This document sets out the rules for the House of Representatives to consider three important legislative items. These include limiting donations from settlement agreements, changing the standard for determining joint employer status, and waiving "Buy America" requirements for electric vehicle chargers. Citizens should follow these debates as they could impact public funds, employment conditions, and the availability of EV infrastructure.
Key points
Limiting donations from government settlement agreements could affect how public funds are spent.
Changes to the "joint employer" standard may impact company liability for workers and employment conditions.
Potential waivers of "Buy America" rules for EV chargers could influence the cost and availability of EV infrastructure.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-01-11
For 211
Against 202
Abstain 1
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Status:
Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_947
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Process start date: 2024-01-09
Voting date: 2024-01-11
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 5
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_947.

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 2024-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Limiting donations from government settlement agreements could affect how public funds are spent.
  • Changes to the "joint employer" standard may impact company liability for workers and employment conditions.
  • Potential waivers of "Buy America" rules for EV chargers could influence the cost and availability of EV infrastructure.
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. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 5). (text: 01/10/2024 CR H25)

Is this summary verified?

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

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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