HRES 1009 · introduced · symbolic

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

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What this bill does

This is a procedural rule enabling three separate bills to be debated and voted on by Congress.
The bills affect pregnant students, states administering welfare funds, and federal land management in Minnesota.
The rule sets debate parameters and procedures; the underlying bills would take effect upon passage and presidential approval.

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How might clarifying state authority to use welfare funds for pregnancy centers affect the availability of other services that pregnant individuals currently access?
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What evidence exists that states need clearer authority to direct Social Security Act funds toward pregnancy centers rather than other pregnancy-related support programs?
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Which groups would benefit most from this expansion of how states can use federal welfare funds, and who might experience reduced access to alternative services?

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Austin Scott

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Introduced 2026-01-21

Legislative timeline

2026-01-21 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-01-21 · house · Floor
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132)
2026-01-21 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132)
2026-01-21 · house · Floor
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 210 (Roll no. 34).
2026-01-21 · house · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1138-1139)
2026-01-21 · house · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1009, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2026-01-21 · house · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1009.
2026-01-21 · house · Floor
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1131-1138)
2026-01-20 · house · Calendars
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 55.
2026-01-20 · house · Floor
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
2026-01-20 · house · Committee
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-459, by Mr. Scott, Austin.
2026-01-20 · Committee
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-459, by Mr. Scott, Austin.

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