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H.Res. 1009 · Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Introduced Jan 20, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What does this mean?

This isn't actually a policy change itself — it's a procedural measure that sets the rules for how and when the House of Representatives will debate and vote on three separate, unrelated bills. Those three bills would: let states use certain federal welfare funds to support pregnancy centers (organizations that offer counseling and resources to pregnant women); require colleges to tell pregnant students about their rights and available support services; and overturn a federal land agency's decision to block new mining claims on federal land in three Minnesota counties (Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis) near the Boundary Waters wilderness area. In short, this measure doesn't change any laws by itself — it just clears the path for Congress to formally consider and vote on those three items.

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Bill Lifecycle

Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.

Passed House

Jan 21, 2026

Full action history (11)

Jan 20, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 55.

Jan 20, 2026The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.

Jan 20, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-459, by Mr. Scott, Austin.

Jan 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 21, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132)

Jan 21, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1131-1132)