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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 1, 2021Congress
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.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 1, 2021)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of 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. Provides for consideration of H.R. 1280 to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies.

What just happenedMar 1, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 1, 2021FloorH38310

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

  2. Mar 1, 2021FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H864-865)

  3. Mar 1, 2021Floor8000

    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)

  4. Mar 1, 2021FloorH35000

    On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 50).

  5. Mar 1, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 179.

  6. Mar 1, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H864-872)

  7. Mar 1, 2021CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 8.

  8. Mar 1, 2021FloorH12700

    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.

  9. Mar 1, 2021CommitteeH12100

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-9, by Mr. Morelle.

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  10. Mar 1, 2021Committee5000

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-9, by Mr. Morelle.

    Rules Committee
  11. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Introduced in HouseMar 1, 2021

Sets forth the rule for consideration of 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. Provides for consideration of H.R. 1280 to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies.

Passed HouseMar 1, 202153

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).

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot… — Informed