Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

United States119th CongressHRES-997House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 14, 2026

Summary

This resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen ethical conduct and modify legislative procedures. It revises the Code of Official Conduct, requiring all House personnel to adhere to the spirit and letter of House and committee rules. Furthermore, the bill significantly alters the process for suspending House rules , mandating a two-thirds vote, restricting when such motions can be entertained to specific days, and allowing 40 minutes of debate time. It also limits motions to adjourn during suspension proceedings. Finally, the resolution directs the Clerk of the House to install clocks displaying all United States time zones in the House Chamber for Members' visibility.

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  1. Submitted in House

  2. Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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