Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
A House rules resolution that sets terms for floor consideration of three bills: H.R. 4593 (revises the definition of “showerhead”), H.R. 5184 (prohibits the Secretary of Energy from enforcing certain manufactured-housing energy efficiency standards), and H.R. 6938 (consolidated appropriations for FY2026).
The resolution waives most points of order, deems the bills read, limits debate to one hour per bill (split for committee leaders), allows one motion to recommit, and establishes specific procedural steps for votes on retaining divisions of the appropriations bill and conforming engrossment.
The Appropriations chair may insert explanatory material into the Congressional Record by January 9, 2026.
As a House procedural resolution it governs debate but does not become law; it can pass the House easily but does not itself become statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this House rule is clearly constructed: it defines its purpose, provides concrete and specific procedures for floor consideration, identifies responsible actors and sequencing, and includes a limited set of provisions to handle an anticipated drafting/engrossment outcome. It omits fiscal statements (not expected for a rule) and provides only minimal additional accountability or contingency planning beyond standard floor mechanisms.
Progressives emphasize environmental/regulatory rollback risks
Progressives emphasize environmental/regulatory rollback risks
Likely critical of provisions that limit enforcement of energy-efficiency standards and any weakening of water- or energy-saving definitions.
Also wary of waiving points of order and limited debate that reduce amendment opportunities.
May judge the appropriations bill on whether it protects climate, social programs, and regulatory safeguards.
Views the rule as a pragmatic, common congressional mechanism to manage floor time and advance an appropriations bill.
Concerned about waived points of order, but accepts limited debate as standard practice.
Will judge final bills on concrete fiscal and policy tradeoffs.
Likely supportive, seeing the rule as an efficient way to curb regulatory overreach and advance pro-growth policy.
Favorable to provisions that block DOE enforcement on manufactured housing and clarify regulatory definitions that reduce compliance burdens.
Appreciates limited debate and waivers to secure passage.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
As a House procedural resolution it governs debate but does not become law; it can pass the House easily but does not itself become statute.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Ordering the Previous Question
Progressives emphasize environmental/regulatory rollback risks
As a House procedural resolution it governs debate but does not become law; it can pass the House easily but does not itself become statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this House rule is clearly constructed: it defines its purpose, provides concrete and specific procedures for floor consideration, identifies responsible actors and sequencing,…
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