H.Res. 999 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Rules, Jan 14, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHouse procedural resolution for membership responsiveness
This is a procedural resolution that sets the terms for the House of Representatives to consider another resolution (H. Res. 997). The summary doesn't specify what H. Res. 997 would actually do, so the details of any changes remain unclear.
How it affects you
This is a procedural matter about how the House conducts its internal business. It doesn't directly affect everyday Americans, unless the underlying resolution (H. Res. 997) contains provisions that would.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 14, 2026)
This resolution provides for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
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. 999
RESOLUTION
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
Sponsor: Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA-2) · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · Congress · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 14, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Rules.”