# 119-hres-982: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.

119-hres-982, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-982
- Congress: 119
- Title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Fast-tracks consideration of H.R. 6039 to speed House debate and amendment.** It would waive procedural objections, set who may submit a substitute amendment, limit floor debate, and require quick notice to the Senate. - House members would get one hour of debate total, divided equally, and only one motion to recommit would be allowed. - The ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration could submit an amendment in the nature of a substitute for printing at least one day before consideration. If more than one such amendment is submitted only the last would be treated as adopted. - All points of order against considering the bill and against provisions in the bill as amended would be waived. Two specific House rules (clause 1(c) of rule XIX and clause 8 of rule XX) would not apply. - The Clerk would be required to notify the Senate that the House passed H.R. 6039 no later than three calendar days after passage.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act
- 119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-982 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/982)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
- [119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2913)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-982 (as of 2026-04-21).