This resolution would let the House move ahead on four separate bills under strict debate rules. It gives each bill one hour of debate and limits last-minute changes before final votes.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes. is a House bill passed by the House. The latest recorded action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Latest action on H.Res. 489: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups tied to the four bills the House would consider next. It does not change their rights or duties by itself, but it shapes how quickly those bills can move and how much House members can try to change them.
Why this matters: This matters because the House rule can shape what lawmakers actually get to debate and vote on. The resolution would move four bills toward final votes under tight rules. That could speed up action, but it could also limit public debate and member input on major issues involving D.C. governance and federal drug policy.
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Officially: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
This resolution would let the House move ahead on four separate bills under strict debate rules. It gives each bill one hour of debate and limits last-minute changes before final votes.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HRES489. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Passed both chambers. Awaiting final enrollment and presidential action.
Congress has already voted. You can still tell your representatives how you feel about their vote.
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Where this bill is in the process
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Latest: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H2581-2582) (6/10/2025)
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 884) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2056) to require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2096) to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 331) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes., then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it does, where it is in the process (passed house), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.
You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HRES489, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then lets you edit and send when ready.
