H.Res.707 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes.
House Roll Call
H.Res.707
| Bill | H.Res.707 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes. |
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| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 213 / Nay 211 / Present 0 / Not Voting 8 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 213 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 0 | 208 | 0 | 5 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HRES 707 (119th Congress)
HRES 707 is a resolution that facilitates the consideration of several bills affecting various aspects of governance and law enforcement in the District of Columbia (D.C.). The resolution outlines the procedural framework for debating and voting on the following key bills:
H.R. 4922: This bill aims to limit youth offender status in D.C. to individuals aged 18 and younger. It mandates the Attorney General of D.C. to create and maintain a publicly accessible website that provides updated statistics on juvenile crime, enhancing transparency and public awareness. Additionally, it seeks to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prevent the Council of the District of Columbia from altering existing criminal liability sentences.
H.R. 5143: This legislation establishes standards for law enforcement officers in D.C. regarding vehicular pursuits of suspects, aiming to ensure safety and accountability in police operations.
H.R. 5140: This bill proposes to lower the threshold age at which minors can be tried as adults for certain criminal offenses in D.C. to 14 years, reflecting a shift in the legal treatment of juvenile offenders.
H.R. 5125: This bill seeks to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, streamlining the judicial appointment process.
H.R. 1047: This legislation requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process, facilitating the prioritization and approval of energy projects.
H.R. 3015: This bill aims to reestablish the National Coal Council within the Department of Energy, providing recommendations on coal-related matters.
H.R. 3062: This legislation proposes a more uniform and transparent process for authorizing the construction and operation of international border-crossing facilities for energy resources.
The resolution was amended pursuant to H.Res. 722, indicating ongoing legislative adjustments. The bills collectively address juvenile justice, law enforcement standards, energy policy, and judicial processes, impacting various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, the judicial system, and the energy sector in D.C.
Yea (213)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (211)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
