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House Resolution 953: Setting Rules for Floor Debates on Four Major Bills

Original title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

December 17, 2025

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Last action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Dec 17, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution determines the legislative path for four significant bills, dictating the amount of time members have to debate them and which amendments can be offered before a final vote.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Members of the House of Representatives

They are bound by the time limits and procedural rules set by this resolution for the debate of the four specified bills.

Federal Agencies

Agencies that initiated corrective actions or voluntary remands since January 20, 2025, are exempted from the requirements of H.R. 4776.

What changed

Current stage: passed_chamber.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution establishes the rules for how the U.S. House of Representatives will debate and vote on four specific pieces of legislation. It sets time limits for debate, waives certain procedural objections, and dictates which amendments will be considered for bills regarding health insurance, Medicaid funding for gender transition, criminal penalties for certain medical procedures on minors, and environmental review processes.

Key Facts

  • H.R. 6703 (Health Insurance) will receive one hour of debate divided between the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means.
  • H.R. 498 (Medicaid/Gender Transition) will receive one hour of debate controlled by the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • H.R. 3492 (Criminal penalties for procedures on minors) will receive one hour of debate controlled by the Committee on the Judiciary, plus consideration of a specific amendment from the Rules Committee.
  • H.R. 4776 (Environmental Review) will have a specific amendment regarding 'Preservation of Ongoing Administrative Corrections' automatically considered as adopted.
  • The amendment for H.R. 4776 exempts agency actions from the bill's requirements if the agency initiated a voluntary remand or corrective action between January 20, 2025, and the date of enactment.
  • All four bills are granted waivers for all points of order against their consideration and their provisions.
  • Each bill is subject to one motion to recommit before final passage.
  • The 'previous question' is considered ordered on all bills, meaning no further amendments or motions are allowed beyond those specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution pass the bills themselves?
No, this resolution only sets the rules for how the House will debate and vote on these bills.
What does 'waiving points of order' mean?
It means the House is setting aside standard procedural rules that might otherwise be used to block or delay the consideration of these bills.
What is a 'motion to recommit'?
It is a final procedural opportunity for the minority party to propose an amendment or send the bill back to committee before the final vote.

Why It Matters

This resolution determines the legislative path for four significant bills, dictating the amount of time members have to debate them and which amendments can be offered before a final vote.

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NEPA Implementation Exemption

The resolution includes a specific carve-out for environmental reviews initiated or remanded since January 20, 2025, protecting ongoing agency administrative actions from the new NEPA requirements.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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www.congress.gov

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