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House Rules Update: Ethics, Voting Procedures, and Chamber Clocks

This resolution updates internal rules for the U.S. House of Representatives. It clarifies expectations for members' conduct and modifies how the House can temporarily set aside its usual procedures for voting on bills. Additionally, it mandates the installation of clocks showing all U.S. time zones in the House Chamber.
Key points
Members of Congress must strictly follow House rules and committee guidelines.
Changes to how the House can quickly pass bills: requires a two-thirds vote, can only happen on specific days, and includes a debate period.
New clocks showing all U.S. time zones will be placed in the House Chamber for members' convenience.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_997
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Process start date: 2026-01-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_997.

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 2026-01-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress must strictly follow House rules and committee guidelines.
  • Changes to how the House can quickly pass bills: requires a two-thirds vote, can only happen on specific days, and includes a debate period.
  • New clocks showing all U.S. time zones will be placed in the House Chamber for members' convenience.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-15.

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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