Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHRES-977| House
| Updated: 1/7/2026
Erin Houchin
Republican Representative
Indiana
Rules Committee
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This resolution outlines the specific procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider three distinct legislative measures. It provides for the consideration of H.R. 4593 , which seeks to revise the definition of a showerhead under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and H.R. 5184 , aimed at prohibiting the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards on manufactured housing. Additionally, the resolution sets the terms for debating H.R. 6938 , a bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. For each bill, it waives all points of order against their consideration and provisions, and specifies that one hour of debate will be equally divided. The resolution also allows for one motion to recommit for each bill, and includes special procedures for the appropriations bill regarding the retention of its divisions.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-424, by Mrs. Houchin.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H112-120)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 977.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 977, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H121)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 2). (consideration: CR H121)
View VotePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Res. 977 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H122)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H113)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHRES-977| House
| Updated: 1/7/2026
This resolution outlines the specific procedural rules for the House of Representatives to consider three distinct legislative measures. It provides for the consideration of H.R. 4593 , which seeks to revise the definition of a showerhead under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and H.R. 5184 , aimed at prohibiting the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards on manufactured housing. Additionally, the resolution sets the terms for debating H.R. 6938 , a bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. For each bill, it waives all points of order against their consideration and provisions, and specifies that one hour of debate will be equally divided. The resolution also allows for one motion to recommit for each bill, and includes special procedures for the appropriations bill regarding the retention of its divisions.
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Timeline
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-424, by Mrs. Houchin.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H112-120)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 977.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 977, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H121)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 2). (consideration: CR H121)
View VotePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Res. 977 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H122)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H113)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Erin Houchin
Republican Representative
Indiana
Rules Committee
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