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H.Res. 953

U.S. HouseIntroduced

Summary

H.Res. 953, “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process”, was introduced in the House on Dec 17, 2025 by Rep. Morgan Griffith (R). It last saw action on Dec 17, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


Record

Text

H.Res. 953 has 2 roll calls.

hr953/engrossed-in-house.txt
119 HRES 953 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-12-17
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 953
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
December 17, 2025
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.
That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by the respective chairs and ranking minority members of the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any 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 Energy and Commerce or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.
3.
Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary 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 the Judiciary or their respective designees; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit.
4.
During consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process, pursuant to House Resolution 951, the further amendment specified in section 5 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole.
5.
The amendment referred to in section 4 of this resolution is as follows:
“Page 29, after line 6, insert the following:
SEC. 4. PRESERVATION OF ONGOING ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTIONS.
This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall not apply to any agency action with respect to which a Federal agency has, during the period beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act—
(1)
filed a motion to voluntarily remand; or
(2)
otherwise reopened, reconsidered, or initiated corrective action under the statutory authority of the Federal agency, regardless of whether the Federal agency has completed such corrective action as of the date of enactment of this Act.”.
Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

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  1. Introduced2025-12-17
  2. Passed House2025-12-17

CRS Summary

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Reported to House Dec 17, 2025

hr953/reported-to-house.md

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Reported to House (12/17/2025)

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

Sponsors

Rep. Morgan Griffith (R) sponsors H.Res. 953 alone.

Committees

H.Res. 953 went before 1 committee: Rules.

Rules
Rules
Reported Original Measure · Dec 17, 2025 · 75 Bills

Reports

1 committee report has been filed on H.Res. 953, the latest H. Rept. 119-411.

  • H. Rept. 119-411 — PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 6703) TO ENSURE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 498) TO AMEND TITLE XIX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL MEDICAID FUNDING FOR GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES FOR MINORS; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 3492) TO AMEND SECTION 116 OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, WITH RESPECT TO GENITAL AND BODILY MUTILATION AND CHEMICAL CASTRATION OF MINORS; AND RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 4776) TO AMEND THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 TO CLARIFY AMBIGUOUS PROVISIONS AND FACILITATE A MORE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND TIMELY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS

Actions

H.Res. 953 has taken 10 actions since Dec 17, 2025.

ChamberAction
Dec 17, 2025
House
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-411, by Mr. Griffith.Rules Committee
Dec 17, 2025
House
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
Dec 17, 202509:00
House
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6703 and H.R. 498 under a closed rule and H.R. 3492 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 17, 202509:18
House
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5947-5956)
Dec 17, 202509:23
House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 953.

Votes

H.Res. 953 went to 2 roll calls in the House, the latest on Dec 17, 2025 at 213209.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
Dec 17, 2025
House
On Agreeing to the Resolution
213
209
Dec 17, 2025
House
On Ordering the Previous Question
204
203

4 bills are related to H.Res. 953.

Titles

H.Res. 953 goes by 3 titles.

  • Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. — Display Title
  • Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. — Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
  • Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.Res. 953 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. 953’s is Congress.

hres953/policy-areas.txt
CongressAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

H.Res. 953 carries 2 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from House of Representatives to Legislative rules and procedure.

hres953/subjects.txt
House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure

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