H.Res. 179 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 179117th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes.

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This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1 (For the People Act of 2021) and H.R. 1280 (George Floyd Justice In Policing Act of 2021). In addition, the resolution adopts H. Res. 176 (providing for corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) and H. Res. 177 (authorizing a congressional candidate to file a statement with the Clerk of the House of Representatives regarding the candidate's intent to participate in a proposed small donor financing system in the next congressional election).

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H.R. 1280George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
2021-03-09Received in the Senate.
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H.Res. 176Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the engrossment of H.R. 1319.
2021-03-01Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, H. Res. 176 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H872; text: CR H872)
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H.Res. 177Authorizing candidates for election to the House of Representatives and Members of the House of Representatives to file statements with the Clerk regarding the intention to participate or not participate in the small donor financing system for such elections under title V of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
2021-03-01Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, H. Res. 177 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H872; text: CR H872)
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H.R. 1For the People Act of 2021
2021-03-11Received in the Senate.
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Legislative Actions

2021-03-01
Introduced in House
2021-03-01
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-9, by Mr. Morelle.
2021-03-01
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-9, by Mr. Morelle.
2021-03-01
Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
2021-03-01
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
2021-03-01
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H864-872)
2021-03-01
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 179.
2021-03-01
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 50).
Roll Call #50 (House)
2021-03-01
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 51).(text: CR H864-865)
Roll Call #51 (House)
2021-03-01
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H864-865)
Roll Call #51 (House)

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