Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
USA118th CongressHRES-199| House
| Updated: 3/8/2023
Thomas Massie
Republican Representative
Kentucky
Rules Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 140 (Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act, which generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity), H.J. Res. 27 (nullifies a rule submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency specifying the bodies of water that fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act), and S. 619 (COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify all information relating to the potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19). Additionally, the resolution specifies procedures that apply if the President vetoes H.J. Res. 30 (nullifies a Department of Labor rule that permits fiduciaries of employee benefit plans to consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions or when exercising shareholder rights).
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Introduced in House
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-7, by Mr. Massie.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1161-1173; text: CR H1161-1162)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 199.
On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A001) and the resolution. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 205 (Roll no. 134).
View VoteOn agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 206 (Roll No. 135).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
USA118th CongressHRES-199| House
| Updated: 3/8/2023
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 140 (Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act, which generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity), H.J. Res. 27 (nullifies a rule submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency specifying the bodies of water that fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act), and S. 619 (COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify all information relating to the potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19). Additionally, the resolution specifies procedures that apply if the President vetoes H.J. Res. 30 (nullifies a Department of Labor rule that permits fiduciaries of employee benefit plans to consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions or when exercising shareholder rights).
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-7, by Mr. Massie.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1161-1173; text: CR H1161-1162)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 199.
On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A001) and the resolution. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 205 (Roll no. 134).
View VoteOn agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 206 (Roll No. 135).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Thomas Massie
Republican Representative
Kentucky
Rules Committee
Congress
Related Bills
- HR 118-140: Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
- S 118-619: COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023
- HJRES 118-27: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure