Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Sep 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
This is a "rule" resolution—a procedural measure passed by the House Rules Committee that sets the terms for floor debate on several other pieces of legislation. It does not itself change any law. Instead, it establishes how much time will be allowed for debate, which committee members will control that time, whether amendments can be offered, and whether procedural objections ("points of order") are waived for four separate bills: H.R. 1501 (mineral production and infrastructure permitting), H.R. 9436 (extending certain North Atlantic right whale regulations), H. Res. 1490 (a resolution condemning socialism), and H.R. 4795 (restrictions related to institutions boycotting Israel under the Higher Education Act). It also extends debate time on a motion concerning H.J. Res. 1, a proposed constitutional amendment on the size of the Supreme Court.
The resolution primarily affects the House's own internal operations, determining how and when representatives will debate and vote on these unrelated bills. It does not directly regulate the public, though the underlying bills it clears for debate—covering mining permits, whale protections, campus policy on Israel boycotts, and a constitutional amendment—could eventually affect various industries, institutions, and individuals if those measures pass.
As a simple resolution, H.Res. 1499 applies only to the House and does not require Senate approval or presidential signature. It was agreed to by the House on September 1, 2026, by a vote of 210–208, completing its legislative process. Its adoption allowed the House to proceed to debate and vote on the bills and resolution named above.
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Official summary
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Timeline
1 Sep 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1499 do?
- This is a "rule" resolution—a procedural measure passed by the House Rules Committee that sets the terms for floor debate on several other pieces of legislation. It does not itself change any law. Instead, it establishes how much time will be allowed for debate, which committee members will control that time, whether amendments can be offered, and whether procedural objections ("points of order") are waived for four separate bills: H.R. 1501 (mineral production and infrastructure permitting), H.R. 9436 (extending certain North Atlantic right whale regulations), H. Res. 1490 (a resolution condemning socialism), and H.R. 4795 (restrictions related to institutions boycotting Israel under the Higher Education Act). It also extends debate time on a motion concerning H.J. Res. 1, a proposed constitutional amendment on the size of the Supreme Court. The resolution primarily affects the House's own internal operations, determining how and when representatives will debate and vote on these unrelated bills. It does not directly regulate the public, though the underlying bills it clears for debate—covering mining permits, whale protections, campus policy on Israel boycotts, and a constitutional amendment—could eventually affect various industries, institutions, and individuals if those measures pass. As a simple resolution, H.Res. 1499 applies only to the House and does not require Senate approval or presidential signature. It was agreed to by the House on September 1, 2026, by a vote of 210–208, completing its legislative process. Its adoption allowed the House to proceed to debate and vote on the bills and resolution named above.
- Has H.Res. 1499 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1499. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1499?
- H.Res. 1499 was sponsored by Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1499?
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (1 Sep 2026).
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