Sponsor
W. Greg Steube
Representative · R-FL
The resolution expedites consideration of H.R. 7378 (benefiting those the bill targets) but does so by waiving House rules, weakening procedural safeguards and creating a precedent for bypassing full debate.
Federal employees and other stakeholders affected by H.R. 7378 get faster consideration of that bill because the House waived Rule XIX clause 1(c) to allow immediate floor action.
House members' ability to enforce decorum and procedural restrictions tied to Clause 1(c) is reduced, which could weaken order and oversight in House proceedings.
Voters, stakeholders, and future bill subjects face a higher risk of measures being fast-tracked without full debate because this waiver sets a precedent for bypassing standing House rules.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Temporarily exempts proceedings on H.R. 7378 from Clause 1(c) of House Rule XIX, waiving that rule's restriction for that bill.
Representative · R-FL
Official title: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7378) to amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes.
Introduced February 10, 2026 by W. Greg Steube · Last progress February 10, 2026
Exempts consideration of a single House bill (H.R. 7378) from a specific restriction in the House Rules (Clause 1(c) of Rule XIX). The resolution removes that procedural prohibition only for proceedings on that bill.