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HOUSEH.Res. 1430· 119th Congress

House Considers Procedural Rules for H.R. 185

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.185) to advance responsible policies.

Sponsor
Thomas Massie (R-KY)
Introduced
Jul 15, 2026
Last Action
Jul 15, 2026
Passage
32%
Introduced
Jul 15, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive bill. It sets the rules for how the House will debate and vote on H.R. 185.
  • The actual policy details of H.R. 185 are not described in this resolution—only that it aims to 'advance responsible policies.'
  • The Rules Committee will determine debate time, amendments allowed, and voting procedures for H.R. 185.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • H.R. 185's real impact depends entirely on what's in that separate bill, which lacks detail here.
  • Passage of this resolution is a prerequisite: without it, the full House cannot vote on H.R. 185.
  • With only 3 cosponsors and vague language, H.R. 185 faces uncertainty about actual legislative support.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • This resolution is at the Rules Committee stage as of July 2026. The committee must approve it before the full House votes.
  • Next: Rules Committee hearing and vote, then floor consideration if approved.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov by searching 'H.R. 185' to see the underlying bill's actual provisions.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 15, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Jul 15, 2026Submitted in House
  • Jul 15, 2026Submitted in House