This concurrent resolution establishes the Task Force on the Legislative Process , fulfilling a recommendation from the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. The Task Force's primary purpose is to analyze various options for bicameral legislation expedition , which refers to legislative processes allowing for expedited consideration of bills passed by one chamber with unanimous consent, voice vote, or at least two-thirds approval from its members. The Task Force will comprise 12 members, with three appointed from each chamber by their respective leadership, including representation from the House and Senate Rules Committees. Its duties include soliciting information and producing a comprehensive report within one year, detailing its analysis and any recommendations approved by at least nine members. Upon issuing this report, which will be publicly posted by the House and Senate Rules Committees, the Task Force will terminate.
Establishing the Task Force on the Legislative Process.
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Establishing the Task Force on the Legislative Process.
USA119th CongressHCONRES-7| House
| Updated: 1/28/2025
This concurrent resolution establishes the Task Force on the Legislative Process , fulfilling a recommendation from the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. The Task Force's primary purpose is to analyze various options for bicameral legislation expedition , which refers to legislative processes allowing for expedited consideration of bills passed by one chamber with unanimous consent, voice vote, or at least two-thirds approval from its members. The Task Force will comprise 12 members, with three appointed from each chamber by their respective leadership, including representation from the House and Senate Rules Committees. Its duties include soliciting information and producing a comprehensive report within one year, detailing its analysis and any recommendations approved by at least nine members. Upon issuing this report, which will be publicly posted by the House and Senate Rules Committees, the Task Force will terminate.