H. Res. 1224 (119th)Bill Overview

Rule for H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and 2 others

Simple Resolutiondomestic policy
Cosponsors
Support
Republican
Introduced
Apr 29, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
Law
Congressional Activities
01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution is a House rules measure that establishes how the House will consider several specific bills and a concurrent budget resolution on the floor. It sets debate time limits, names which amendment texts are considered adopted, limits which amendments may be offered, and waives certain procedural objections. The resolution does not create law; it only governs House floor procedure for these measures.

Passage rules

As a House simple resolution, it must be adopted by a majority of the House and is not sent to the Senate or the President; it only affects House procedure. It specifically waives points of order and creates structured debate and amendment rules for each named bill, including specified debate time and one motion to recommit where noted.

H.Res.1224 is a House rules resolution that sets terms for floor consideration of several measures: H.R.7567 (a farm bill through FY2031), H.R.2616 (parental consent for certain gender-marker/pronoun/name changes and sex-based school accommodations in elementary/middle schools), S.

Con.

Res. 33 (FY2026 budget resolution), S.1318 (identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried with incorrect religious markers overseas), and H.R.1346 (amend Clean Air Act concerning the ethanol Reid Vapor Pressure waiver).

Passage30/100

House procedural clearance improves chances of House passage; however, contentious provisions and major fiscal/regulatory changes lower likelihood of ultimate enactment.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clear and well-specified House rules resolution that prescribes terms for floor consideration of several bills and a concurrent resolution. It contains detailed mechanisms for debate, amendment management, and engrossment consistent with routine House practice.

Contention75/100

Progressives highlight civil-rights harms from H.R.2616; conservatives emphasize parental authority.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Likely helpedLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitSpeeds floor action on multiple bills, shortening legislative timelines and enabling quicker enactment.
  • Potential benefitProvides continuity for agricultural programs through FY2031, offering predictability for farmers and agribusiness.
  • Potential benefitCreates a clear amendment and debate structure that reduces procedural delays and legislative uncertainty.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenRestricts amendment opportunities, limiting minority members' ability to offer changes on important provisions.
  • Potential burdenWaiving points of order reduces standard procedural scrutiny and legal review of complex provisions.
  • Potential burdenBundling diverse bills into one package may reduce transparency and hinder focused debate on each policy.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives highlight civil-rights harms from H.R.2616; conservatives emphasize parental authority.
Progressive20%

Likely critical of the resolution’s procedural restrictions and of H.R.2616’s parental-consent provisions affecting transgender and gender-nonconforming minors.

May welcome noncontroversial items (Jewish servicemember identification) and timely farm-bill consideration, but overall wary because the rule waives oversight and limits amendments.

Likely resistant
Centrist55%

Views the resolution as a pragmatic vehicle to move multiple high-priority items, including the farm bill and budget, but is cautious about the closed procedures and broad waivers that limit amendment opportunities and bipartisan input.

Split reaction
Conservative80%

Likely supportive because the rule rapidly advances conservative priorities: parental-consent school policy, farm legislation, budget consideration, and limiting dilatory points of order.

The closed rule helps ensure GOP-backed language reaches the floor intact.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Reached or meaningfully advanced

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood30/100

House procedural clearance improves chances of House passage; however, contentious provisions and major fiscal/regulatory changes lower likelihood of ultimate enactment.

Scope and complexity
52%
Scopemoderate
86%
Complexityhigh
Why this could stall
  • Lack of CBO cost estimates for farm and budget provisions
  • Exact amendment text in report parts not included here
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

HOUSE · Apr 29, 2026
Approve resolution✓ PassedClose voteParty-line

The House formally adopted this resolution. A resolution applies only to the House and does not require the other chamber's approval or the President's signature — this vote settles the matter.

What is a approve resolution?

A resolution is a formal statement of opinion or decision by the chamber.

Yes 51% No 49%
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HOUSE · Apr 29, 2026
End debate now✓ PassedClose voteParty-line

Debate was cut short. The House will proceed directly to a vote on the underlying question.

What is a end debate now?

In the House, this ends debate and forces an immediate vote on the main question.

Yes 51% No 49%
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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Progressives highlight civil-rights harms from H.R.2616; conservatives emphasize parental authority.

House procedural clearance improves chances of House passage; however, contentious provisions and major fiscal/regulatory changes lower lik…

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clear and well-specified House rules resolution that prescribes terms for floor consideration of several bills and a concurrent resolution. It contains detailed…

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