Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution

In Plain Language

This resolution keeps the House of Representatives from taking a break in August until it has passed all the spending bills needed for the next fiscal year. It blocks the House from officially adjourning in August if the regular appropriations bills haven't passed yet.

Official Congressional Research Service summary

Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) ResolutionThis resolution prevents the House of Representatives from adjourning in August until it has passed regular appropriations legislation for the fiscal year beginning in October. The resolution specifies that it is out of order for the House to consider a concurrent resolution for its adjournment during any day in August until the House has passed all of the regular appropriations bills.

Sponsor

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Cosponsors

Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]

Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Jan 3, 2025

Official source

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Action history

Jan 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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