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H.Res. 377
U.S. House•Introduced
Summary
H.Res. 377, “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes”, was introduced in the House on May 5, 2025 by Rep. Austin Scott (R). It last saw action on May 6, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Record
Text
H.Res. 377 has 2 roll calls.
hr377/engrossed-in-house.txt119 HRES 377 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.U.S. House of Representatives2025-05-06text/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.IV119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 377In the House of Representatives, U. S.,May 6, 2025RESOLUTIONProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.2.Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Homeland Security now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119–2 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Homeland Security or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
Tracker
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- Introduced2025-05-05
- Passed House2025-05-06
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Rep. Austin Scott (R) sponsors H.Res. 377 alone.
Committees
H.Res. 377 went before 1 committee: Rules.
Reports
1 committee report has been filed on H.Res. 377, the latest H. Rept. 119-89.
- H. Rept. 119-89 — PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 276) TO RENAME THE GULF OF MEXICO AS THE "GULF OF AMERICA", AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 881) TO ESTABLISH DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING RESTRICTIONS ON INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Actions
H.Res. 377 has taken 11 actions since May 5, 2025, the latest on May 6, 2025.
| Chamber | Action | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 202512:15 | House | Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1864-1868) | ||
May 6, 202512:17 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 377. | ||
May 6, 202512:45 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 377, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Scanlon demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. | ||
May 6, 202513:30 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1868-1869) | ||
May 6, 202513:55 | House | On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 200 (Roll no. 117).House roll call 117 206–200 |
Votes
H.Res. 377 went to 2 roll calls in the House, the latest on May 6, 2025 at 213–209.
| Chamber | Question | Yea | Nay | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2025 | House | On Agreeing to the Resolution | 213 | 209 | ||
May 6, 2025 | House | On Ordering the Previous Question | 206 | 200 |
Related bills
2 bills are related to H.Res. 377.
HR 276Gulf of America ActMay 12, 2025 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Order… · Related bill
HR 881DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern ActMay 8, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland… · Procedurally relatedTitles
H.Res. 377 goes by 3 titles.
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. — Display Title
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘‘Gulf of America”, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. — Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced
Classification
The Congressional Research Service files H.Res. 377 under Congress, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 2 legislative subjects.
CRS Subjects
CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.Res. 377’s is Congress.
hres377/policy-areas.txtLegislative Subjects
H.Res. 377 carries 2 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from House of Representatives to Legislative rules and procedure.
hres377/subjects.txtSource: congress.gov · legiscan.com