House Rules Committee meets to advance Senate bill for floor debate
The House Rules Committee is set to meet shortly, serving as the gateway for legislation to make its way to the House floor. This committee will prepare the bill for floor debate tomorrow. The House is scheduled to convene at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with the House GOP leadership aiming to consider the “rule” – the pre-debate procedure. Democrats may use dilatory tactics such as motions to adjourn, but the House must first vote and approve the rule before moving on to discuss the Senate-approved version of the “big, beautiful bill.”
The House faces a crucial test vote on the rule, which could pose a challenge for GOP leadership. If the rule is approved by midmorning, the House will proceed to debate the actual bill. In an expedited scenario, the House could engage in the bill debate by midday and potentially pass the bill by early afternoon.
Congress must reconcile key differences between both versions of President Trump’s signature bill. While the House is gearing up to advance its one-bill budget plan for President Trump, the Senate has already passed its own version as a backup.
However, in the realm of Capitol Hill, things rarely move as swiftly as anticipated. Leaders are expected to urge hesitant Republicans that the bill will not improve but also will not deteriorate. Republicans are counting on the notion that GOP members will interrupt their vacations and other commitments to swiftly arrive in town and promptly depart, creating “peer pressure” among members. This tactic aims to hold GOP skeptics accountable for delaying the House session unnecessarily, particularly before the upcoming 4th of July holiday.
Chad Pergram, a senior congressional correspondent for FOX News Channel, provides insights into the legislative process and political dynamics on Capitol Hill. His expertise and experience in covering congressional affairs offer valuable perspectives on the ongoing developments in the legislative arena.
