Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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AI-generatedWhat This Bill Does
This is a procedural resolution — not a policy bill itself, but a set of rules that controls how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on three separate pieces of legislation. Think of it as a "rulebook" for how Congress will handle three other bills. The House passed this resolution by a very narrow vote of 214–212, meaning it was highly contested.
The Three Bills It Clears the Way For
The resolution sets the terms for considering three distinct bills: (1) A bill that would change the legal definition of a "showerhead," which relates to how water flow limits are applied — essentially affecting water efficiency rules for shower fixtures. (2) A bill that would prevent the Department of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes (sometimes called mobile homes), which could affect millions of Americans living in that type of housing. (3) A large government funding bill covering federal spending for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, which would impact a wide range of federal programs and services that Americans rely on every day.
Who Is Affected
Because this resolution enables debate on a major government spending bill along with two energy-related policy changes, it potentially affects a very broad range of Americans — from manufactured home residents and homeowners buying shower fixtures, to anyone who depends on federally funded programs covered in the 2026 appropriations bill. The resolution itself doesn't change any laws directly, but it is the necessary step that allows these three bills to move forward in Congress.
This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
January 7, 2026
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 7, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H113)
Jan 7, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H113)
Jan 7, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H122)
Jan 7, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Res. 977 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 7, 2026On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 2). (consideration: CR H121)
Jan 7, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H121)
Jan 7, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 977, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 7, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 977.
Jan 7, 2026Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H112-120)
Jan 7, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
Jan 7, 2026The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4593, H.R. 5184, and H.R. 6938 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 7, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-424, by Mrs. Houchin.
Jan 7, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-424, by Mrs. Houchin.
Jan 7, 2026