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House Rules for Upcoming Votes on Digital Assets, Unemployment Fraud, and Federal Funding

Original title: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 25) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1156) to amend the CARES Act to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain unemployment programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1968) making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

March 11, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution dictates the legislative path for three major items: potential changes to IRS digital asset reporting requirements, the government's ability to prosecute unemployment fraud, and the continued funding of federal operations through the end of the 2025 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Digital asset brokers

They are subject to the IRS reporting rule that H.J. Res. 25 seeks to disapprove.

Unemployment program recipients

H.R. 1156 extends the time period during which the government can prosecute fraud related to these programs.

Federal agencies

H.R. 1968 provides the funding necessary for their continued operations through September 30, 2025.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 11, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This resolution sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on three specific measures: a challenge to an IRS rule on digital asset reporting, an extension of the statute of limitations for unemployment fraud, and a bill to continue federal funding for the 2025 fiscal year. It also includes a procedural change regarding the timeline for terminating a specific national emergency declared in February 2025.

Key Facts

  • H. Res. 211 establishes the rules for debating H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156, and H.R. 1968.
  • H.J. Res. 25 seeks to disapprove an IRS rule regarding gross proceeds reporting for digital asset brokers.
  • H.R. 1156 amends the CARES Act to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting fraud in unemployment programs.
  • H.R. 1968 provides for continuing appropriations for the federal government through September 30, 2025.
  • Each of the three measures will receive one hour of debate, equally divided between the chair and ranking minority member of the relevant committee.
  • The resolution waives all points of order against the consideration of all three measures.
  • The resolution modifies the timeline for the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) regarding a national emergency declared on February 1, 2025, by excluding remaining days of the first session of the 119th Congress from the calculation of calendar days.
  • The amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 1156 is considered adopted upon passage of this resolution.
  • The amendment for H.R. 1968, as printed in the Committee on Rules report, is considered adopted upon passage of this resolution.

Why It Matters

This resolution dictates the legislative path for three major items: potential changes to IRS digital asset reporting requirements, the government's ability to prosecute unemployment fraud, and the continued funding of federal operations through the end of the 2025 fiscal year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually do?
It sets the rules for how the House will debate and vote on three specific bills, including how much time is allowed for debate and which amendments are automatically included.
Does this resolution pass the funding bill or the IRS rule change?
No, this resolution only sets the procedural rules for the House to consider those items; the bills themselves must still be voted on and passed.

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National Emergency Timeline Adjustment

The resolution includes a specific provision to pause the clock on the National Emergencies Act for a declaration made on February 1, 2025, effectively extending the executive authority associated with that emergency.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Ways and MeansCommittee overseeing the digital asset and unemployment fraud legislation.Map →
organizationInternal Revenue ServiceThe agency that issued the rule regarding digital asset reporting.Map →
organizationCommittee on AppropriationsCommittee overseeing the continuing appropriations bill.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy40
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