H.Res. 986 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Rules, Jan 12, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summarySets up debate on governance bill
This is a procedural resolution that allows the House of Representatives to consider and debate H.R. 7007, a bill described as governing on behalf of the American people. The resolution establishes the rules for how the House will handle discussion and votes on that bill.
How it affects you
This resolution itself doesn't change laws or directly affect your daily life. It's a behind-the-scenes step that lets Congress move forward with considering another bill. Any actual effects would depend on what H.R. 7007 itself does if it passes.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 12, 2026)
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 986
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
Sponsor: Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA-2) · Introduced Jan 12, 2026 · Congress · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 12, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Rules.”