H.Res. 492 would change the official House text of H.R. 1. It would delete some sections, narrow some wording, and limit some future rule references. The changes matter because agencies and courts would read H.R. 1 with these edits included.
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Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the engrossment of H.R. 1. is a House bill passed by the House. The latest recorded action: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 499, H. Res. 492 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H2647; text: CR H2647).
Latest action on H.Res. 492: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 499, H. Res. 492 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H2647; text: CR H2647)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups that would have to use H.R. 1 if it becomes law. Federal agencies would follow the corrected wording. Courts would use that wording if disputes arise. Companies seeking federal mineral leases could face clearer limits on lease terms. Medicare and Medicaid administrators, drug companies, and others tied to drug-payment rules could also be affected by the narrower rule references.
Why this matters: Small edits to a major bill can change how it works in real life. H.Res. 492 would not create a new policy by itself, but it would change the text agencies and courts rely on. The edits could make H.R. 1 clearer in some places. They could also make it less flexible when federal rules change later.
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Officially: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the engrossment of H.R. 1.
H.Res. 492 would change the official House text of H.R. 1. It would delete some sections, narrow some wording, and limit some future rule references. The changes matter because agencies and courts would read H.R. 1 with these edits included.
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Passed both chambers. Awaiting final enrollment and presidential action.
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Latest: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 499, H. Res. 492 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H2647; text: CR H2647) (6/11/2025)
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