This resolution sets the ground rules for how the House will debate and vote on H.R. 27, a bill that would change how fentanyl-related substances are classified under federal drug law. It waives procedural objections that could otherwise block the bill from reaching the floor, adopts a committee amendment to H.R. 27 as already in effect, and limits floor debate to one hour split equally between supporters and opponents. Members would be permitted to offer one additional amendment specified by the Rules Committee, and one motion to recommit the bill is also allowed. Procedural resolutions like this one — often called 'rules' — are standard steps that set defined terms for floor consideration of a specific piece of legislation.
Congressional Summary
This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 27, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act. Specifically, it waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.Under the resolution, the bill is to be considered as amended according to changes by the Rules Committee in its report accompanying the resolution.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Reported to House
- Action Date
- 2025-02-04
- Date Added
- 2026-06-30
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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