HB277: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023

Introduced in House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, 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.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 5.

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-84, Part I.

Committee on Rules discharged.

Committee on the Budget discharged.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 463 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. R. 277 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H. R. 288 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H. R. 1615 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; and H. R. 1640 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. One motion to recommit on each measure.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 495 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2865-2872)

Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.

The Speaker designated the Honorable James C. Moylan to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 495 and Rule XVIII.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 277.

Mr. Massie moved that the committee rise.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 277 as unfinished business.

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2902-2916; text: CR H2903-2905)

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

H.Amdt.190 Amendment (A001) offered by Mrs. Boebert. (consideration: CR H2905-2906; text: CR H2905)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 1.

H.Amdt.190 On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

H.Amdt.191 Amendment (A002) offered by Mrs. Boebert. (consideration: CR H2906; text: CR H2906)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2.

H.Amdt.191 On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

H.Amdt.192 Amendment (A003) offered by Mrs. Boebert. (consideration: CR H2906; text: CR H2906)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 3.

H.Amdt.192 On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

H.Amdt.193 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Biggs. (consideration: CR H2906-2907, H2916-2917; text: CR H2906)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 4.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

H.Amdt.194 Amendment (A005) offered by Ms. Hageman. (consideration: CR H2907-2908; text: CR H2907)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 5.

H.Amdt.194 On agreeing to the Hageman amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

H.Amdt.195 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Good (VA). (consideration: CR H2908; text: CR H2908)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 6.

H.Amdt.195 On agreeing to the Good (VA) amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

H.Amdt.196 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Gonzales, Tony. (consideration: CR H2908; text: CR H2908)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tony Gonzales (TX) amendment No. 7.

H.Amdt.196 On agreeing to the Gonzales, Tony amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

H.Amdt.197 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Good (VA). (consideration: CR H2909; text: CR H2909)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 8.

H.Amdt.197 On agreeing to the Good (VA) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.

H.Amdt.198 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Good (VA). (consideration: CR H2909-2910, H2917; text: CR H2909)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 9.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

H.Amdt.199 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Green, Al (TX). (consideration: CR H2910-2911, H2917-2918; text: CR H2910)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 10.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Hageman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

H.Amdt.200 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Green, Al (TX). (consideration: CR H2911, H2918-2919; text: CR H2911)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 11.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Al Green (TX) amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Al Green (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

H.Amdt.201 Amendment (A012) offered by Ms. Houlahan. (consideration: CR H2911-2912; text: CR H2911)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 12.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

H.Amdt.202 Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Joyce (OH). (consideration: CR H2912-2913, H2919-2920; text: CR H2912)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce (OH) amendment No. 13.

H.Amdt.202 On agreeing to the Joyce (OH) amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.

H.Amdt.203 Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Roy. (consideration: CR H2913-2914, H2920-2921; text: CR H2913)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 14.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

H.Amdt.204 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Roy. (consideration: CR H2914-2915; text: CR H2914)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 15.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Mr. Roy moved that the committee rise.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 277 as unfinished business.

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2916-2922)

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

H.Amdt.193 On agreeing to the Biggs amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 211 - 223 (Roll no. 257).

H.Amdt.198 On agreeing to the Good (VA) amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 211 - 223 (Roll no. 258).

H.Amdt.199 On agreeing to the Green, Al (TX) amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 225 (Roll no. 259).

H.Amdt.200 On agreeing to the Green, Al (TX) amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 213 - 221 (Roll no. 260).

H.Amdt.201 On agreeing to the Houlahan amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 151 - 285 (Roll no. 261).

H.Amdt.203 On agreeing to the Roy amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 217 - 219 (Roll no. 262).

H.Amdt.204 On agreeing to the Roy amendment (A015) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 217 (Roll no. 263).

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 277.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H2921)

The previous question was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of Rule XIX.

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 220 (Roll no. 264).

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 210 (Roll no. 265).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.